NHTSA Complaint #10006956 — 2001 YAMAHA YZFR6

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10006956
Vehicle	2001 YAMAHA YZFR6
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Date of Incident	October 1, 2002
Date Filed	May 1, 2003
Mileage	6,546 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	HI

Consumer Description

BATTERY LEADED ON SWINGARM AND REAR SHOCK CAUSING MAJOR CORROSION. SEARCHED THE INTERNET FOR ANSWERS AND FOUND HTTP://WWW.HOUNDHEAVEN.COM/BATTERYLEAK.HTM. *NLM **DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS*768011

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