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2006 YAMAHA YZF-R6 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

2

Owner Complaints

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

1

Service Bulletin

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2006 YAMAHA YZF-R6

The 2006 YAMAHA YZF-R6 has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine And Engine Coolingengine (1 complaint).

Recalls for the 2006 YAMAHA YZF-R6

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2006 YAMAHA YZF-R6, potentially affecting up to 55,060 vehicles.

Recall 10V365000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 53,449 vehicles affected

Defect: YAMAHA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 YZF-R6 MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 2005 THROUGH MARCH 2010. THE MOTORCYCLE'S FRONT SIDE REFLECTOR WAS NOT PLACED AT THE PROPER HEIGHT WHICH FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

Consequence: VISIBILITY OF THE MOTORCYCLE WILL BE DECREASED, POSSIBLY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: YAMAHA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE MOTORCYCLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT YAMAHA AT 1-800-962-7926.

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Recall 06E035000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

| 1,611 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN CRG FRONT BRAKE LEVERS, MODEL RB-511 DESIGNED FOR USE ON 2004-2006 YAMAHA YZF-R1 MOTORCYCLES, AND 2005-2006 YAMAHA YZF-R6 MOTORCYCLES. MODEL RB-512 IS DESIGNED FOR USE ON 2003-2006 DUCATI 749 AND 999 MOTORCYCLES, AND ON 2004-2006 APRILIA MILLE R MOTORCYCLES. DUE TO A MISALIGNMENT OF THE PIVOT BORE, THE BRAKE LEVER COULD BECOME SEIZED IN THE BRAKE ENGAGED POSITION, THEREBY...

Consequence: A NON-RELEASE CONDITION COULD CAUSE DRAG ON THE FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM, WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: CRG WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE ROCKER FOR THE FRONT LEVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONCACT CRG AT 831-763-7811.

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Owner Complaints for the 2006 YAMAHA YZF-R6

2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 YAMAHA YZF-R6. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10177707 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | | 6,000 miles
2006 YAMAHA YZF-R6 ENGINE SHUTS OFF WITHOUT WARNING FOR NO APPARENT REASON. APPROXIMATELY 6000 MILES ON ODOMETER. FUEL PUMP AND TPS REPLACED. STILL SPORADICALLY SHUTS OFF. *JB
#10177707 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | | 6,000 miles
2006 YAMAHA YZF-R6 ENGINE SHUTS OFF WITHOUT WARNING FOR NO APPARENT REASON. APPROXIMATELY 6000 MILES ON ODOMETER. FUEL PUMP AND TPS REPLACED. STILL SPORADICALLY SHUTS OFF. *JB

Safety Rating for the 2006 YAMAHA YZF-R6

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 YAMAHA YZF-R6 in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 YAMAHA YZF-R6

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2006 YAMAHA YZF-R6. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

2007017 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

YAMAHA MOTORCYCLE - 2006-2007 YZF-R6 -- SERVICE MANUAL CORRECTION - CRANKSHAFT BEARING SELECTION FORMULA. *NJ

NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 YAMAHA YZF-R6

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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