2003 YAMAHA YZFR1 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 YAMAHA YZFR1
The 2003 YAMAHA YZFR1 has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, STEERING. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (1 complaint), Engine (1 complaint), and Vehicle Speed Control (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2003 YAMAHA YZFR1
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2003 YAMAHA YZFR1, potentially affecting up to 5,654 vehicles.
Recall 14E012000 — EQUIPMENT
| 2,827 vehicles affected
Defect: Ohlins Racing AB (Ohlins) is recalling certain steering dampers kits manufactured with an incorrectly machined bracket. These dampers were sold for use as aftermarket equipment on Yamaha R1, R6, and FZ6, Suzuki TL1000 R and GSX1300R, Honda CB600RR, and Ducati Monster 1000, 748, 848, 916, 996, and 998 motorcycles. Also included are universal steering damper kits with part numbers SD...
Consequence: If there is a crack in the steering bracket, at low speeds it may cause the steering to lock, leading to personal injury or a crash.
Remedy: Ohlins will notify the distributors and provide their customers with a new bracket. The recall began in November 2013. Owners may contact Ohlins USA at 1-828-692-4525. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 13E-034.
View full details →Recall 14E012000 — STEERING
| 2,827 vehicles affected
Defect: Ohlins Racing AB (Ohlins) is recalling certain steering dampers kits manufactured with an incorrectly machined bracket. These dampers were sold for use as aftermarket equipment on Yamaha R1, R6, and FZ6, Suzuki TL1000 R and GSX1300R, Honda CB600RR, and Ducati Monster 1000, 748, 848, 916, 996, and 998 motorcycles. Also included are universal steering damper kits with part numbers SD...
Consequence: If there is a crack in the steering bracket, at low speeds it may cause the steering to lock, leading to personal injury or a crash.
Remedy: Ohlins will notify the distributors and provide their customers with a new bracket. The recall began in November 2013. Owners may contact Ohlins USA at 1-828-692-4525. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 13E-034.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2003 YAMAHA YZFR1
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 YAMAHA YZFR1. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
MOTORCYCLE MISSES AND WANTS TO STALL AT LOW RPMS CODE NUMBER SHOWS UP AS THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR . WHAT I DONOT UNDERSTAND IS THE MODEL YEAR THAT SHOWS UP ON YOUR RECALL IS 2004 MANUFACTURED BETWEEN 11/01/2002 AND 3/31/2005 MY R1 IS A 2003 MODEL AND WAS MADE BETWEEN THESE DATES. IS THIS A WAY TO LET THEM OFF THE HOOK BY REDUCING THE NUMBERS RECALLED . I DONOT UNDERSTAND WHY YAMAHA SHOULD BE AWARDED FOR MAKING A DEFECTIVE CYCLE THAT IS A DANGER TO THE OPERATOR. *TR
MOTORCYCLE MISSES AND WANTS TO STALL AT LOW RPMS CODE NUMBER SHOWS UP AS THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR . WHAT I DONOT UNDERSTAND IS THE MODEL YEAR THAT SHOWS UP ON YOUR RECALL IS 2004 MANUFACTURED BETWEEN 11/01/2002 AND 3/31/2005 MY R1 IS A 2003 MODEL AND WAS MADE BETWEEN THESE DATES. IS THIS A WAY TO LET THEM OFF THE HOOK BY REDUCING THE NUMBERS RECALLED . I DONOT UNDERSTAND WHY YAMAHA SHOULD BE AWARDED FOR MAKING A DEFECTIVE CYCLE THAT IS A DANGER TO THE OPERATOR. *TR
MOTORCYCLE MISSES AND WANTS TO STALL AT LOW RPMS CODE NUMBER SHOWS UP AS THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR . WHAT I DONOT UNDERSTAND IS THE MODEL YEAR THAT SHOWS UP ON YOUR RECALL IS 2004 MANUFACTURED BETWEEN 11/01/2002 AND 3/31/2005 MY R1 IS A 2003 MODEL AND WAS MADE BETWEEN THESE DATES. IS THIS A WAY TO LET THEM OFF THE HOOK BY REDUCING THE NUMBERS RECALLED . I DONOT UNDERSTAND WHY YAMAHA SHOULD BE AWARDED FOR MAKING A DEFECTIVE CYCLE THAT IS A DANGER TO THE OPERATOR. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2003 YAMAHA YZFR1
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 YAMAHA YZFR1 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 YAMAHA YZFR1
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 YAMAHA YZFR1
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the YAMAHA YZFR1
- 1998 YAMAHA YZFR1 — 3 complaints
- 1999 YAMAHA YZFR1 — 2 complaints
- 2000 YAMAHA YZFR1 — 0 complaints
- 2001 YAMAHA YZFR1 — 0 complaints
- 2002 YAMAHA YZFR1 — 0 complaints
- 2003 YAMAHA YZFR1 (current)
- 2004 YAMAHA YZFR1 — 0 complaints
- 2005 YAMAHA YZFR1 — 8 complaints
- 2006 YAMAHA YZFR1 — 4 complaints
- 2007 YAMAHA YZFR1 — 102 complaints
- 2008 YAMAHA YZFR1 — 3 complaints
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- YAMAHA BOLT — 112 total complaints
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- YAMAHA FJR13 — 82 total complaints
- YAMAHA ROAD STAR SILVERADO — 80 total complaints
- YAMAHA YZF R1 — 75 total complaints