2006 YAMAHA YZFR1 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 YAMAHA YZFR1
The 2006 YAMAHA YZFR1 has received a total of 4 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 (2 complaints), Engine (1 complaint), and Fuelpropulsion System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2006 YAMAHA YZFR1
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2006 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 2006 YAMAHA YZFR1
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 YAMAHA YZFR1. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 YAMAHA YZFR1. AS SOON AS THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED, IT BEGAN TO LOSE POWER. WHEN APPROACHING A STOP, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 17,000.
YZF R1 STALLS OUT WHEN ENGINE TEMPERATURE IN LESS THAN 170 DEGREES. WHILE APPROACHING FIRST STOP, SHIFTING TO NEUTRAL IT STALLS OUT REGULARLY. EXTREMELY HIGH IDLE (JUMPS FROM 1000 TO 3000 RPM) WHEN ENGINE TEMPERATURE EXCEEDS 200 DEGREES. REPLACED THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR, SUB-WIRING HARNESS, ADJUSTED THE THROTTLE BODIES. STILL STALLS OUT. *TR
YZF R1 STALLS OUT WHEN ENGINE TEMPERATURE IN LESS THAN 170 DEGREES. WHILE APPROACHING FIRST STOP, SHIFTING TO NEUTRAL IT STALLS OUT REGULARLY. EXTREMELY HIGH IDLE (JUMPS FROM 1000 TO 3000 RPM) WHEN ENGINE TEMPERATURE EXCEEDS 200 DEGREES. REPLACED THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR, SUB-WIRING HARNESS, ADJUSTED THE THROTTLE BODIES. STILL STALLS OUT. *TR
YZF R1 STALLS OUT WHEN ENGINE TEMPERATURE IN LESS THAN 170 DEGREES. WHILE APPROACHING FIRST STOP, SHIFTING TO NEUTRAL IT STALLS OUT REGULARLY. EXTREMELY HIGH IDLE (JUMPS FROM 1000 TO 3000 RPM) WHEN ENGINE TEMPERATURE EXCEEDS 200 DEGREES. REPLACED THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR, SUB-WIRING HARNESS, ADJUSTED THE THROTTLE BODIES. STILL STALLS OUT. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2006 YAMAHA YZFR1
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 YAMAHA YZFR1 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 YAMAHA YZFR1
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 YAMAHA YZFR1
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the YAMAHA YZFR1
- 2001 YAMAHA YZFR1 — 0 complaints
- 2002 YAMAHA YZFR1 — 0 complaints
- 2003 YAMAHA YZFR1 — 3 complaints
- 2004 YAMAHA YZFR1 — 0 complaints
- 2005 YAMAHA YZFR1 — 8 complaints
- 2006 YAMAHA YZFR1 (current)
- 2007 YAMAHA YZFR1 — 102 complaints
- 2008 YAMAHA YZFR1 — 3 complaints
- 2009 YAMAHA YZFR1 — 2 complaints
- 2010 YAMAHA YZFR1 — 0 complaints
- 2011 YAMAHA YZFR1 — 0 complaints
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