2005 YAMAHA FZS600 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 YAMAHA FZS600
The 2005 YAMAHA FZS600 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL.
Recalls for the 2005 YAMAHA FZS600
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2005 YAMAHA FZS600, potentially affecting up to 39,937 vehicles.
Recall 09V360000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
| 180 vehicles affected
Defect: YAMAHA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN OCTOBER 2004 AND APRIL 2005. THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR CAN FAIL.
Consequence: FAILURE OF THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: YAMAHA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 7, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT YAMAHA AT 1-714-761-7300.
View full details →Recall 06V371000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
| 39,757 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, AN IMPROPERLY DESIGNED THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR COULD CAUSE AN INTERMITTENTLY UNSTABLE IDLE WHEN THE ENGINE IS AT IDLING SPEED WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE IS STOPPED OR DURING LOW-SPEED OPERATIONS. THE ENGINE COULD STALL AS A RESULT.
Consequence: IF THE ENGINE STALLS AFTER THE OPERATOR DISENGAGES THE CLUTCH IN A LOW GEAR WHILE RIDING, THE REAR TIRE MIGHT SLIP MOMENTARILY IF THE OPERATOR ABRUPTLY RE-ENGAGES THE CLUTCH. THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITH INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 16, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT YAMAHA AT 1-888-88-YAMAHA.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 YAMAHA FZS600
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 YAMAHA FZS600.
Safety Rating for the 2005 YAMAHA FZS600
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 YAMAHA FZS600 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 YAMAHA FZS600
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 YAMAHA FZS600
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the YAMAHA FZS600
- 2004 YAMAHA FZS600 — 0 complaints
- 2005 YAMAHA FZS600 (current)
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