NHTSA Recall # | 74419 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 10V365000 |
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Manufacturer | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA |
Supplier | YAMAHA |
Brand | YAMAHA |
Model | YZF-R6 |
Model Year | 2005 |
Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
Date of notification | 12/08/10 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/08/05 |
End date of manufacturing | 31/03/10 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 05/08/10 |
Report created | 06/08/10 |
Regulation part number | 571 |
FMV safety standard number | 108 |
Estimated number of affected units | 53449 |
Defect summary | Yamaha is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2010 yzf-r6 motorcycles manufactured from august 2005 through march 2010. The motorcycle's front side reflector was not placed at the proper height which fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." |
Consequence summary | Visibility of the motorcycle will be decreased, possibly increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Yamaha will notify owners and dealers will repair the motorcycles free of charge. The safety recall began on august 12, 2010. Owners may contact yamaha at 1-800-962-7926. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov . |