1999 Yamaha YZFR6
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1999 Yamaha YZFR6. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1999 Yamaha YZFR6. Newest first.
Vehicle description: motorcycles. the screws holding the sidestand switch can loosen and fall out due to engine heat and vibration. if this happens, the sidestand switch would not function correctly, so it would be possible to ride the motorcycle with the sidestand in the down position.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition would increase the risk that the sidestand could hit the ground during a turn, which could cause loss of control of the motorcycle.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the screws holding the sidestand switch.
Owner complaints
3 complaints1 involved a crash1 injuries
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Latest complaints
- Power train › Manual transmission
2ND gear transmission problems. *tr
- Wheels › Rim
Rear rim on a yamaha 1999 R6 cracked in 3 places resulting in a crash the bike IS totaled and I ended up with road rash. *tr
- Structure › Frame and members › Underbody shields
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 yamaha yzfr6. the contact stated that there IS a crack that runs from the left side to underneath the vehicle's frame. the mechanic stated that this was caused by a stress fracture which IS a manufacturer defect. the mechanic also stated that the vehicle should not be…
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 yamaha yzfr6. the contact stated that there IS a crack that runs from the left side to underneath the vehicle's frame. the mechanic stated that this was caused by a stress fracture which IS a manufacturer defect. the mechanic also stated that the vehicle should not be driven because it could crack open while in motion. the manufacturer has not responded to this matter. the engine size was unknown. the current mileage IS 83,000 and failure mileage was 33,000.
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.
- 10019598Drive sprocket retaining nut and lock washer replacement.
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