2003 YAMAHA YZF R1 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 YAMAHA YZF R1
The 2003 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. The most commonly reported problem area is the Unknown Or Other (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2003 YAMAHA YZF R1
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2003 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 2003 YAMAHA YZF R1
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 YAMAHA YZF R1. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR WENT OUT, FUNNY HOW YAMAHA ONLY RECALLED 2004 MODELS MADE BETWEEN 2002-2005 WHICH DOESN'T MAKE SENSE. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE
Safety Rating for the 2003 YAMAHA YZF R1
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 YAMAHA YZF R1 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 YAMAHA YZF R1
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 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 — 1 complaint
- 2003 YAMAHA YZF R1 (current)
- 2004 YAMAHA YZF R1 — 43 complaints
- 2005 YAMAHA YZF R1 — 4 complaints
- 2006 YAMAHA YZF R1 — 12 complaints
Other YAMAHA Models
- 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