2003 Yamaha Yzf R1
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 2003 Yamaha Yzf R1. Newest first.
Ohlins Racing AB (Ohlins) is recalling certain steering dampers kits manufactured with an incorrectly machined bracket. These dampers were sold for use as aftermarket equipment on Yamaha R1, R6, and FZ6, Suzuki TL1000 R and GSX1300R, Honda CB600RR, and Ducati Monster 1000, 748, 848, 916, 996, and 998 motorcycles. Also included are universal steering…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If there is a crack in the steering bracket, at low speeds it may cause the steering to lock, leading to personal injury or a crash.
Remedy
Ohlins will notify the distributors and provide their customers with a new bracket. The recall began in November 2013. Owners may contact Ohlins USA at 1-828-692-4525. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 13E-034.
Motion pro IS recalling 10,000 aftermarket brake levers, model no. 14-0415, sold for use on certain my 1999 through 2008 suzuki and my 1998 through 2003 yamaha motorcycles. the lobe height on some of these levers are smaller and do not properly engage the stomp lamp switch which will not deactivate when the driver releases the brake lever. the lever can…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If this occurs, the stop lamp will remain on which could possibly result in a crash.
Remedy
Motion pro will notify owners and provide a free remedy. the recall began on september 11, 2008. owners may contact motion pro at 1-877-438-7831.
Owner complaints
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The throttle position sensor went out, funny how yamaha only recalled 2004 models made between 2002-2005 which doesn't make sense. This IS unacceptable
- Electrical system · Engine · Vehicle speed control
Motorcycle misses and wants to stall at low rpms code number shows up as throttle position sensor . what I donot understand IS the model year that shows up on your recall IS 2004 manufactured between 11/01/2002 and 3/31/2005 my R1 IS a 2003 model and was made between these dates. IS this a way to…
Motorcycle misses and wants to stall at low rpms code number shows up as throttle position sensor . what I donot understand IS the model year that shows up on your recall IS 2004 manufactured between 11/01/2002 and 3/31/2005 my R1 IS a 2003 model and was made between these dates. IS this a way to let them off the hook by reducing the numbers recalled . I donot understand why yamaha should be awarded for making a defective cycle that IS a danger to the operator. *tr
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10030233Yamaha motorcycle: hard to start when cold, erratic, or won't idle. A possible cause IS insufficient valve clearance. Effects all yzf-r6v/w/x models and yzf-r1/r6 models. No model years listed.
Every Yamaha Yzf R1 model year
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