2008 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 2008 YAMAHA YZFR1
The 2008 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 problem area is the Engine And Engine Cooling (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2008 YAMAHA YZFR1
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2008 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 2008 YAMAHA YZFR1
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 YAMAHA YZFR1. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE MAGNETS INSIDE ROTOR GENERATOR COME LOOSE AND BROKE
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 YAMAHA YZFR1. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LOSE POWER AND HE HEARD A TICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHENEVER HE OPERATED THE VEHICLE SO IT WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE HE WAS INFORMED THAT WAS A KNOWN FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 600. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 YAMAHA YZFR1 MOTORCYCLE. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION THERE WAS A LOUD TICKING AND KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHENEVER STARTING THE VEHICLE AND CONTINUED DURING THE TRAVEL. THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE ENGINE FAILURE SINCE THE PURCHASE DATE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE CONTACT WAS IN THE PROCESS OF NOTIFYING THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. UPDATED 12/27/10
Safety Rating for the 2008 YAMAHA YZFR1
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 YAMAHA YZFR1 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 YAMAHA YZFR1
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 YAMAHA YZFR1
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the YAMAHA YZFR1
- 2003 YAMAHA YZFR1 — 3 complaints
- 2004 YAMAHA YZFR1 — 0 complaints
- 2005 YAMAHA YZFR1 — 8 complaints
- 2006 YAMAHA YZFR1 — 4 complaints
- 2007 YAMAHA YZFR1 — 102 complaints
- 2008 YAMAHA YZFR1 (current)
- 2009 YAMAHA YZFR1 — 2 complaints
- 2010 YAMAHA YZFR1 — 0 complaints
- 2011 YAMAHA YZFR1 — 0 complaints
- 2012 YAMAHA YZFR1 — 0 complaints
- 2013 YAMAHA YZFR1 — 0 complaints
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