2003 YAMAHA YZF-R6R(C) — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 YAMAHA YZF-R6R(C)
The 2003 YAMAHA YZF-R6R(C) has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuel System Other (1 complaint), Power Train (1 complaint), and Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2003 YAMAHA YZF-R6R(C)
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2003 YAMAHA YZF-R6R(C). No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2003 YAMAHA YZF-R6R(C)
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 YAMAHA YZF-R6R(C). Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
DRIVE SPROCKET NUT CAME OFF, WHICH CAUSED THE DRIVE SPROCKET TO COME OFF, WHICH CAUSED THE CHAIN TO COME OFF AND DESTROY THE REAR DRIVER SPROCKET AND CHAIN. THIS ALMOST CAUSED A LOSS OF CONTROL, LUCKILY THE CHAIN DID NOT JAM THE REAR WHEEL. *TR
CURRENTLY THERE IS A STORM OF CONTROVERSY IN THE SPORTRIDER COMMUNITY RELATING TO SAFETY ISSUES WITH 2003 YAMAH R6 MOTRCYCLES. THERE ARE SEVERAL SAFETY CONCERNS, 1. SHIFTING IN SECOND GEAR -PREMATURE GEAR WEAR IN THE TRANSMISSION, 2. MOTORYCLE'S SHUTTING OFF WHILE ENGAGED IN ROLLING STOPS, IN CURVES AND WHILE UNDER DECELERATIONS, I URGE THE NHTSA TO LOOK AT THE LINK I AM PROVIDING...HTTP://WWW.R6MESSAGENET.COM/FORUMS/FORUMDISPLAY.PHP?F=6....THIS LINK HAS DETAILED INFORMATION FROM MANY RIDERS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THIS SPECIFIC MODEL AND THE TREATMENT THEY HAVE RECEIVED , OR LACK THEREOF, FROM YAMAHA HAS ON 2 VERY SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUES WITH THEIR 2003 R6 MODELS. MY MOTORYCLE IS SHOWING BOTH SIGNS OF PREMATURE GEAR WEAR ( BIKE HAS LESS THAN 4,000 MILES) AND SHUTTING OFF DURING OPERATION THESE INCIDENTS HAVE BEEN AS CLOSE AS 5-05-05 THIS IS A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS ISSUE THAT YAMAHA IS IGNORING, PLEASE CHECK THE R6MESSAGENET.COM SITE THERE ARE MANY EXAMPLES FROM MANY RIDERS POSTED.
CURRENTLY THERE IS A STORM OF CONTROVERSY IN THE SPORTRIDER COMMUNITY RELATING TO SAFETY ISSUES WITH 2003 YAMAH R6 MOTRCYCLES. THERE ARE SEVERAL SAFETY CONCERNS, 1. SHIFTING IN SECOND GEAR -PREMATURE GEAR WEAR IN THE TRANSMISSION, 2. MOTORYCLE'S SHUTTING OFF WHILE ENGAGED IN ROLLING STOPS, IN CURVES AND WHILE UNDER DECELERATIONS, I URGE THE NHTSA TO LOOK AT THE LINK I AM PROVIDING...HTTP://WWW.R6MESSAGENET.COM/FORUMS/FORUMDISPLAY.PHP?F=6....THIS LINK HAS DETAILED INFORMATION FROM MANY RIDERS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THIS SPECIFIC MODEL AND THE TREATMENT THEY HAVE RECEIVED , OR LACK THEREOF, FROM YAMAHA HAS ON 2 VERY SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUES WITH THEIR 2003 R6 MODELS. MY MOTORYCLE IS SHOWING BOTH SIGNS OF PREMATURE GEAR WEAR ( BIKE HAS LESS THAN 4,000 MILES) AND SHUTTING OFF DURING OPERATION THESE INCIDENTS HAVE BEEN AS CLOSE AS 5-05-05 THIS IS A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS ISSUE THAT YAMAHA IS IGNORING, PLEASE CHECK THE R6MESSAGENET.COM SITE THERE ARE MANY EXAMPLES FROM MANY RIDERS POSTED.
Safety Rating for the 2003 YAMAHA YZF-R6R(C)
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 YAMAHA YZF-R6R(C) in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 YAMAHA YZF-R6R(C)
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2003 YAMAHA YZF-R6R(C). TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
2003019 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
IGNITION MISFIRE DURING ACCELERATION. *MR
2003018 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SERVICE MANUAL CORRECTIONS-THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR TESTING. *MR
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 YAMAHA YZF-R6R(C)
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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- 2003 YAMAHA YZF-R6R(C) (current)
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