2012 YAMAHA YZFR6 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
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Recall
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Service Bulletins
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Investigations
Overview of the 2012 YAMAHA YZFR6
The 2012 YAMAHA YZFR6 has received a total of 0 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.
Recalls for the 2012 YAMAHA YZFR6
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2012 YAMAHA YZFR6, 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 2012 YAMAHA YZFR6
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 YAMAHA YZFR6.
Safety Rating for the 2012 YAMAHA YZFR6
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 YAMAHA YZFR6 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 YAMAHA YZFR6
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 YAMAHA YZFR6
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the YAMAHA YZFR6
- 2007 YAMAHA YZFR6 — 2 complaints
- 2008 YAMAHA YZFR6 — 0 complaints
- 2009 YAMAHA YZFR6 — 1 complaint
- 2010 YAMAHA YZFR6 — 0 complaints
- 2011 YAMAHA YZFR6 — 0 complaints
- 2012 YAMAHA YZFR6 (current)
- 2013 YAMAHA YZFR6 — 2 complaints
- 2014 YAMAHA YZFR6 — 3 complaints
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