Recall
Yamaha Yfzr1kc — 00V076000
NHTSA ID
00V076000
Make
Yamaha
Model
Yfzr1kc
Years Affected
1998
Recall Date
2000-03-13
Component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Units Affected
17,146
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE SCREWS HOLDING THE SIDESTAND SWITCH CAN LOOSEN AND FALL OUT DUE TO ENGINE HEAT AND VIBRATION. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE SIDESTAND SWITCH WOULD NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY, SO IT WOULD BE POSSIBLE TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE WITH THE SIDESTAND IN THE DOWN POSITION.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION WOULD INCREASE THE RISK THAT THE SIDESTAND COULD HIT THE GROUND DURING A TURN, WHICH COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SCREWS HOLDING THE SIDESTAND SWITCH.