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1998 YAMAHA YZFR1K Recall - Campaign #99V186000

 
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1998 YAMAHA YZFR1K MOTORCYCLE RECALL - #99V186000

RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : COOLING SYSTEM

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. A COOLANT WATER HOSE CAN COME LOOSE AT THE THERMOSTAT HOUSING DURING OPERATION.

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Motorcycle 1998 YAMAHA YZFR1K
Manufacturer YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA
Manufactured between 1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900
Recalled on 7/14/1999
Influenced by YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA
Owners Notified on 7/14/1999
# Affected 6,373
Recalled for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. A COOLANT WATER HOSE CAN COME LOOSE AT THE THERMOSTAT HOUSING DURING OPERATION.
Consequences STEAM RELEASED COULD OBSCURE THE RIDER'S VISION OR LEAKING COOLANT COULD MAKE THE REAR TIRE SLIP.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL INSTALL AND PROPERLY TIGHTEN TWO NEW HOSE CLAMPS.
Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 14, 1999. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT YAMAHA AT 1-800-962-7926.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
See also 1998 YAMAHA YZFR1K Recall for POWER TRAIN
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