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1998 Yamaha Yzfr1k

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
3
Latest Jul 13, 2000
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
2
Latest Jul 12, 1999
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
0
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 3 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1998 Yamaha Yzfr1k, most frequently naming the other / unspecified, powertrain (other) and transmission categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Other / unspecified133.3%
  • Powertrain (other)133.3%
  • Transmission133.3%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

2 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
99V186000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

Jul 12, 1999
6,373 units potentially affected
The defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. A COOLANT WATER HOSE CAN COME LOOSE AT THE THERMOSTAT HOUSING DURING OPERATION.
The risk: STEAM RELEASED COULD OBSCURE THE RIDER'S VISION OR LEAKING COOLANT COULD MAKE THE REAR TIRE SLIP.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL AND PROPERLY TIGHTEN TWO NEW HOSE CLAMPS.
YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USAView on NHTSA.gov
98V236000

POWER TRAIN

Sep 29, 1998
1,770 units potentially affected
The defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE PRIMARY DRIVEN GEAR BACKING PLATE (CLUTCH BASKET) CAN BREAK CAUSING THE ENGINE COMPONENTS TO LOCK UP.
The risk: THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO REAR WHEEL LOCK UP INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW PRIMARY DRIVEN GEAR AND RELATED PARTS.
YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USAView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Powertrain (other)
Filed Jul 13, 2000

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE MOTORCYCLE. *AK

NHTSA ID
725360
Incident
Feb 2, 2000
Transmission
Filed Sep 2, 1999

CLUTCH KEEPS MAKING A RATTLING NOISE WHEN STARTING OFF, CAUSING A SAFETY HAZARD.CLUTCH HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES, BUT DEFECT KEEPS REOCCURRING. *AK

NHTSA ID
846546
Other / unspecified
Filed Dec 22, 1998

CONSUMER COMPLAINED OF OVERSEAS MANUFACTURER. RECALL NOTICE CONCERNING WHEEL HUB. WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY RECALL WAS NOT DONE HERE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

NHTSA ID
832545
Incident
Dec 15, 1998

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Yamaha Yzfr1k by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
1999010—
1998Viewing320—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.