Recall 10V365000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Report Date
20100805
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Affected Vehicles
6 models
Defect Description
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."
Safety Consequence
VISIBILITY OF THE MOTORCYCLE WILL BE DECREASED, POSSIBLY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | YAMAHA | YZF-R6 |
| 2006 | YAMAHA | YZF-R6 |
| 2007 | YAMAHA | YZF-R6 |
| 2008 | YAMAHA | YZF-R6 |
| 2009 | YAMAHA | YZF-R6 |
| 2010 | YAMAHA | YZF-R6 |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.