2014 YAMAHA YZFR6 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2014 YAMAHA YZFR6
The 2014 YAMAHA YZFR6 has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with WHEELS. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (1 complaint), Fuelpropulsion System (1 complaint), and Vehicle Speed Control (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2014 YAMAHA YZFR6
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2014 YAMAHA YZFR6, potentially affecting up to 28 vehicles.
Recall 14V644000 — WHEELS
| 28 vehicles affected
Defect: Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2014 Yamaha YZF-R6 motorcycles manufactured August 1, 2014, to September 1, 2014. The front and rear wheels of the affected motorcycles may have been manufactured with insufficient hardness.
Consequence: If the wheels have insufficient hardness, the wheels may loosen and/or air may leak from around the tire bead. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Yamaha has notified owners, and dealers will replace the front and rear wheel and tire assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on October 30, 2014. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2014 YAMAHA YZFR6
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 YAMAHA YZFR6. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHILE CHECKING OUT THE BIKE AROUND THE BLOCK AFTER RECEIPT FROM THE DEALER, I DECELERATED TO MAKE THE FIRST TURN. THE THROTTLE STUCK, AND WHILE LEANING OVER FOR THE TURN, THE REAR WHEEL POWERED THE MOTORCYCLE AROUND AND THREW ME TO THE PAVEMENT AND THE VEHICLE INTO THE DITCH. UPON CRASHING AND LYING ON IT'S SIDE, THE ENGINE AND REAR WHEEL WERE RACING AT AN ELEVATED SPEED. I TURNED THE KILL SWITCH ON AND STOPPED THE ENGINE. UPON RECENT RETURN TO THE GARAGE, I VERIFIED THAT THE THROTTLE WAS STICKY, AND DOES NOT SPRING BACK EASILY. *TR
WHILE CHECKING OUT THE BIKE AROUND THE BLOCK AFTER RECEIPT FROM THE DEALER, I DECELERATED TO MAKE THE FIRST TURN. THE THROTTLE STUCK, AND WHILE LEANING OVER FOR THE TURN, THE REAR WHEEL POWERED THE MOTORCYCLE AROUND AND THREW ME TO THE PAVEMENT AND THE VEHICLE INTO THE DITCH. UPON CRASHING AND LYING ON IT'S SIDE, THE ENGINE AND REAR WHEEL WERE RACING AT AN ELEVATED SPEED. I TURNED THE KILL SWITCH ON AND STOPPED THE ENGINE. UPON RECENT RETURN TO THE GARAGE, I VERIFIED THAT THE THROTTLE WAS STICKY, AND DOES NOT SPRING BACK EASILY. *TR
WHILE CHECKING OUT THE BIKE AROUND THE BLOCK AFTER RECEIPT FROM THE DEALER, I DECELERATED TO MAKE THE FIRST TURN. THE THROTTLE STUCK, AND WHILE LEANING OVER FOR THE TURN, THE REAR WHEEL POWERED THE MOTORCYCLE AROUND AND THREW ME TO THE PAVEMENT AND THE VEHICLE INTO THE DITCH. UPON CRASHING AND LYING ON IT'S SIDE, THE ENGINE AND REAR WHEEL WERE RACING AT AN ELEVATED SPEED. I TURNED THE KILL SWITCH ON AND STOPPED THE ENGINE. UPON RECENT RETURN TO THE GARAGE, I VERIFIED THAT THE THROTTLE WAS STICKY, AND DOES NOT SPRING BACK EASILY. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2014 YAMAHA YZFR6
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2014 YAMAHA YZFR6 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2014 YAMAHA YZFR6
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2014 YAMAHA YZFR6
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the YAMAHA YZFR6
- 2009 YAMAHA YZFR6 — 1 complaint
- 2010 YAMAHA YZFR6 — 0 complaints
- 2011 YAMAHA YZFR6 — 0 complaints
- 2012 YAMAHA YZFR6 — 0 complaints
- 2013 YAMAHA YZFR6 — 2 complaints
- 2014 YAMAHA YZFR6 (current)
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