NHTSA Complaint #10037151 — 2001 YAMAHA YZFR6

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

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10037151
Vehicle	2001 YAMAHA YZFR6
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Date of Incident	August 10, 2003
Date Filed	September 3, 2003
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NJ

Consumer Description

I HAVE A 2001 YAHAMA YZF-R6 AND THE BATTERY LEAKS ACID ONTO THE REAR SHOCK AND SWINGARM. I FELT IT WAS DANGEROUS SO I REPLACED THE BATTERY, REAR SHOCK AND SWINGARM.*AK

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