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HighNHTSA·10V365000·Announced 2010-08-05

Yamaha Recalls YZF-R6 Motorcycles for Improper Front Reflector Height

Yamaha is recalling 2006-2010 YZF-R6 motorcycles because the front side reflector is not at the proper height, decreasing visibility and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where decreased visibility increases the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2010 YZF-R6 motorcycles manufactured from August 2005 through March 2010. The recall involves 53,449 vehicles.

The defect is that the motorcycle's front side reflector was not placed at the proper height. This placement fails to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Decreased visibility of the motorcycle may increase the risk of a crash. 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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
YAMAHA YZF-R6
Brand
YAMAHA
Manufacturer
YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
53,449

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • YZF-R6

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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