2008 Yamaha YZFR1
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 2008 Yamaha YZFR1. 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.
Owner complaints
3 complaints
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- Electrical system
The magnets inside rotor generator come loose and broke
- Engine and engine cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 yamaha yzfr1. While driving approximately 30 mph the vehicle began to lose power and he heard a ticking noise coming from the engine. The failure recurred whenever he operated the vehicle so it was taken to an independent repair shop where he was informed that was a known failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 600. The current mileage was unavailable.
- Engine and engine cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 yamaha yzfr1 motorcycle. When the contact started the ignition there was a loud ticking and knocking noise coming from the engine. The failure occurred whenever starting the vehicle and continued during the travel. The vehicle exhibited the engine failure since the…
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 yamaha yzfr1 motorcycle. When the contact started the ignition there was a loud ticking and knocking noise coming from the engine. The failure occurred whenever starting the vehicle and continued during the travel. The vehicle exhibited the engine failure since the purchase date of the vehicle. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired at the time of the complaint. The contact was in the process of notifying the manufacturer regarding the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. updated 12/27/10
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.
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