2002 YAMAHA YZF-R1 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2002 YAMAHA YZF-R1
The 2002 YAMAHA YZF-R1 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Tirestreadbelt (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2002 YAMAHA YZF-R1
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2002 YAMAHA YZF-R1, potentially affecting up to 10,000 vehicles.
Recall 08E052000 — EQUIPMENT
| 10,000 vehicles affected
Defect: MOTION PRO IS RECALLING 10,000 AFTERMARKET BRAKE LEVERS, MODEL NO. 14-0415, SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN MY 1999 THROUGH 2008 SUZUKI AND MY 1998 THROUGH 2003 YAMAHA MOTORCYCLES. THE LOBE HEIGHT ON SOME OF THESE LEVERS ARE SMALLER AND DO NOT PROPERLY ENGAGE THE STOMP LAMP SWITCH WHICH WILL NOT DEACTIVATE WHEN THE DRIVER RELEASES THE BRAKE LEVER. THE LEVER...
Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS, THE STOP LAMP WILL REMAIN ON WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: MOTION PRO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A FREE REMEDY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MOTION PRO AT 1-877-438-7831.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2002 YAMAHA YZF-R1
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 YAMAHA YZF-R1. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tirestreadbelt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I HAVE A DUNLOP D208 190/50 MOTORCYCLE TIRE WHERE THE CARCASS IS SEPARATING THROUGH THE TREAD. IT IS STARTING ON BOTH OUTSIDE EDGE AND WORKING TOWARD THE CENTER, PICTURES AVAILABLE. *JB
Safety Rating for the 2002 YAMAHA YZF-R1
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 YAMAHA YZF-R1 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 YAMAHA YZF-R1
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2002 YAMAHA YZF-R1. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
2003017 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SERVICE MANUAL CORRECTIONS- THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR TESTING. *MR
NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 YAMAHA YZF-R1
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the YAMAHA YZF-R1
- 1998 YAMAHA YZF-R1 — 0 complaints
- 1999 YAMAHA YZF-R1 — 0 complaints
- 2000 YAMAHA YZF-R1 — 0 complaints
- 2001 YAMAHA YZF-R1 — 1 complaint
- 2002 YAMAHA YZF-R1 (current)
- 2003 YAMAHA YZF-R1 — 1 complaint
- 2004 YAMAHA YZF-R1 — 43 complaints
- 2005 YAMAHA YZF-R1 — 4 complaints
- 2006 YAMAHA YZF-R1 — 12 complaints
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- YAMAHA ROAD STAR — 326 total complaints
- YAMAHA YAMAHA — 209 total complaints
- YAMAHA YZFR1 — 132 total complaints
- YAMAHA ROAD STAR WARRIOR — 125 total complaints
- YAMAHA BOLT — 112 total complaints
- YAMAHA FJR1300 — 99 total complaints
- YAMAHA FJR13 — 82 total complaints
- YAMAHA ROAD STAR SILVERADO — 80 total complaints