2003 Yamaha Yzf-R6R(C)
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2003 Yamaha Yzf-R6R(C). To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Owner complaints
2 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Power train
Drive sprocket nut came off, which caused the drive sprocket to come off, which caused the chain to come off and destroy the rear driver sprocket and chain. this almost caused a loss of control, luckily the chain did not jam the rear wheel. *tr
- Fuel system, other · Power train › Clutch assembly › Pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)
Currently there IS a storm of controversy in the sportrider community relating to safety issues with 2003 yamah R6 motrcycles. There are several safety concerns, 1. Shifting in second gear -premature gear wear in the transmission, 2. Motorycle's shutting off while engaged in rolling stops, in…
Currently there IS a storm of controversy in the sportrider community relating to safety issues with 2003 yamah R6 motrcycles. There are several safety concerns, 1. Shifting in second gear -premature gear wear in the transmission, 2. Motorycle's shutting off while engaged in rolling stops, in curves and while under decelerations, I urge the nhtsa to look at the link I am providing...http://www.r6messagenet.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=6....this link has detailed information from many riders experiencing problems with this specific model and the treatment they have received , or lack thereof, from yamaha has on 2 very serious safety issues with their 2003 R6 models. My motorycle IS showing both signs of premature gear wear ( bike has less than 4,000 miles) and shutting off during operation these incidents have been as close as 5-05-05 this IS a potentially dangerous issue that yamaha IS ignoring, please check the r6messagenet.com site there are many examples from many riders posted.
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.
- 10006380Service manual corrections-throttle position sensor testing.
- 10006216Ignition misfire during acceleration.