1998 YAMAHA YZFR1K — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 YAMAHA YZFR1K
The 1998 YAMAHA YZFR1K 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 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Trainaxle Assembly (1 complaint), Power Trainclutch Assembly (1 complaint), and Wheelshubcapcover (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1998 YAMAHA YZFR1K
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1998 YAMAHA YZFR1K, potentially affecting up to 8,143 vehicles.
Recall 99V186000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
| 6,373 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. A COOLANT WATER HOSE CAN COME LOOSE AT THE THERMOSTAT HOUSING DURING OPERATION.
Consequence: STEAM RELEASED COULD OBSCURE THE RIDER'S VISION OR LEAKING COOLANT COULD MAKE THE REAR TIRE SLIP.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL AND PROPERLY TIGHTEN TWO NEW HOSE CLAMPS.
View full details →Recall 98V236000 — POWER TRAIN
| 1,770 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE PRIMARY DRIVEN GEAR BACKING PLATE (CLUTCH BASKET) CAN BREAK CAUSING THE ENGINE COMPONENTS TO LOCK UP.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO REAR WHEEL LOCK UP INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW PRIMARY DRIVEN GEAR AND RELATED PARTS.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1998 YAMAHA YZFR1K
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 YAMAHA YZFR1K. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Trainaxle Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainclutch Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheelshubcapcover | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE MOTORCYCLE. *AK
CLUTCH KEEPS MAKING A RATTLING NOISE WHEN STARTING OFF, CAUSING A SAFETY HAZARD.CLUTCH HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES, BUT DEFECT KEEPS REOCCURRING. *AK
CONSUMER COMPLAINED OF OVERSEAS MANUFACTURER. RECALL NOTICE CONCERNING WHEEL HUB. WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY RECALL WAS NOT DONE HERE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1998 YAMAHA YZFR1K
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 YAMAHA YZFR1K in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 YAMAHA YZFR1K
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 YAMAHA YZFR1K
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the YAMAHA YZFR1K
- 1998 YAMAHA YZFR1K (current)
- 1999 YAMAHA YZFR1K — 0 complaints
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