2009 Yamaha YZFR1
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2009 Yamaha YZFR1. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 2009 Yamaha YZFR1. Newest first.
Yamaha Motor Corporation USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 YZFR1 motorcycles manufactured October 2008 through August 2013 and 2012-2013 XTZ12 motorcycles manufactured October 2011 through August 2013. In the affected motorcycles, use of the headlight may generate enough heat to cause the bulb connections to expand, resulting in arcing…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A headlight failure reduces the rider's ability to see clearly and the motorcycle's visibility to oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Yamaha will notify owners and dealers will replace the headlight socket, free of charge. The recall began on March 10, 2014. Owners may contact Yamaha at 1-800-962-7926.
Owner complaints
2 complaints1 involved a fire
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Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
TL* the contact owns a 2009 yamaha yzfr1 motorcycle. The contact stated the vehicle would become excessively hot when driving at any speed. The contact stated while driving, it would feel as if his legs were burning. On one occasion, a passenger's rubber sole melted from the heat. The manufacturer…
TL* the contact owns a 2009 yamaha yzfr1 motorcycle. The contact stated the vehicle would become excessively hot when driving at any speed. The contact stated while driving, it would feel as if his legs were burning. On one occasion, a passenger's rubber sole melted from the heat. The manufacturer advised that the failure was normal and did not provide any further assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The current and failure mileages were 270.
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
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.
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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