2009 YAMAHA YZFR1 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 YAMAHA YZFR1
The 2009 YAMAHA YZFR1 has received a total of 2 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:HEADLIGHTS. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2009 YAMAHA YZFR1
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2009 YAMAHA YZFR1, potentially affecting up to 24,000 vehicles.
Recall 14V044000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| 24,000 vehicles affected
Defect: Yamaha Motor Corporation USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 YZFR1 motorcycles manufactured October 2008 through August 2013 and 2012-2013 XTZ12 motorcycles manufactured October 2011 through August 2013. In the affected motorcycles, use of the headlight may generate enough heat to cause the bulb connections to expand, resulting in arcing in the headlight bulb socket which could cause the...
Consequence: A headlight failure reduces the rider's ability to see clearly and the motorcycle's visibility to oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Yamaha will notify owners and dealers will replace the headlight socket, free of charge. The recall began on March 10, 2014. Owners may contact Yamaha at 1-800-962-7926.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2009 YAMAHA YZFR1
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 YAMAHA YZFR1. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingheadlights | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 YAMAHA YZFR1 MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD BECOME EXCESSIVELY HOT WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING, IT WOULD FEEL AS IF HIS LEGS WERE BURNING. ON ONE OCCASION, A PASSENGER'S RUBBER SOLE MELTED FROM THE HEAT. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THAT THE FAILURE WAS NORMAL AND DID NOT PROVIDE ANY FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 270.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 YAMAHA YZF-R1 MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM THE HEADLIGHT. THE HEADLIGHT THEN BEGAN MELTING AND THE CONTACT VIDEO RECORDED THE FAILURE. THE DEALER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE AND WOULD NOT REPLACE THE HEADLIGHT. A COMPLAINT WAS FILED WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 3,500.
Safety Rating for the 2009 YAMAHA YZFR1
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 YAMAHA YZFR1 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 YAMAHA YZFR1
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 YAMAHA YZFR1
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the YAMAHA YZFR1
- 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
- 2009 YAMAHA YZFR1 (current)
- 2010 YAMAHA YZFR1 — 0 complaints
- 2011 YAMAHA YZFR1 — 0 complaints
- 2012 YAMAHA YZFR1 — 0 complaints
- 2013 YAMAHA YZFR1 — 0 complaints
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