| Issue ID | 798623 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10340384 |
| Manufacurer | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA |
| Brand | YAMAHA |
| Model | YZFR1 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 28/04/10 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | tl* the contact owns a 2009 yamaha yzf-r1 motorcycle. The contact stated there was smoke coming from the headlight. The headlight then began melting and the contact video recorded the failure. The dealer was informed of the failure and would not replace the headlight. A complaint was filed with the manufacturer. The current and failure mileages were 3,500. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 3500 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | GARDEN GROVE, CA |
| VIN pattern | JYARN23Y49AXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 08/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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