2010 Yamaha YZFR6 recalls and problems

The 2010 Yamaha YZFR6 has 1 recall and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.

How the 2010 compares

Too few model years with complaints to compare.

1recalls

0complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

—median miles

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1 recall

Exterior Lighting

Aug 5, 2010 · NHTSA campaign 10V365000 · 53,449 vehicles

Problem: Yamaha is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2010 yzf-R6 motorcycles manufactured from August 2005 through March 2010. The motorcycle's front side reflector was not placed at the proper height which fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Original NHTSA wording

YAMAHA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 YZF-R6 MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 2005 THROUGH MARCH 2010. THE MOTORCYCLE'S FRONT SIDE REFLECTOR WAS NOT PLACED AT THE PROPER HEIGHT WHICH FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

Risk: Visibility of the motorcycle will be decreased, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

Original NHTSA wording

VISIBILITY OF THE MOTORCYCLE WILL BE DECREASED, POSSIBLY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy & notes

Yamaha will notify owners and dealers will repair the motorcycles free of charge. The safety recall began on August 12, 2010. Owners May contact Yamaha at 1-800-962-7926.

Owners May also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

2010 vs. other Yamaha YZFR6 years

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Questions

Does the 2010 Yamaha YZFR6 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2010 Yamaha YZFR6, the latest from Aug 5, 2010 (exterior lighting). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Yamaha YZFR6?

Few complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2010 Yamaha YZFR6.