2008 YAMAHA YZF-R6 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 YAMAHA YZF-R6
The 2008 YAMAHA YZF-R6 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Recalls for the 2008 YAMAHA YZF-R6
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2008 YAMAHA YZF-R6, potentially affecting up to 53,449 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 YAMAHA YZF-R6
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 YAMAHA YZF-R6.
Safety Rating for the 2008 YAMAHA YZF-R6
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 YAMAHA YZF-R6 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 YAMAHA YZF-R6
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 YAMAHA YZF-R6
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the YAMAHA YZF-R6
- 2005 YAMAHA YZF-R6 — 2 complaints
- 2006 YAMAHA YZF-R6 — 2 complaints
- 2007 YAMAHA YZF-R6 — 1 complaint
- 2008 YAMAHA YZF-R6 (current)
- 2009 YAMAHA YZF-R6 — 0 complaints
- 2010 YAMAHA YZF-R6 — 0 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