Yamaha YZF-R1 recalls

The engine control unit cannot detect an error of atmospheric pressure sensor.

Fix: Affected units must have the engine control unit reprogrammed

467 vehicles · built 1 Jul 2019 to 28 Feb 2021

Under extreme conditions certain gearbox components may break or deform causing a loss of drive. This can elevate the risk of collision.

Fix: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected and replace the transmission assembly which includes modified component parts.

624 vehicles

It is possible for an oil leak to occur from the O-Ring on the Oil Delivery Pipe where it enters the engine case because of improper assembly of the components. If a leak occurs oil could leak onto the exhaust and in extreme circumstances the oil could catch fire.

Fix: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected and replace the Oil Delivery Pipe O-Ring.

146 vehicles

The rear shock absorber piston rod nut may come loose. The shock absorber performance may be affected possibly causing a loss of machine control. The manufacturer recomends the machine is not ridden until the concern is assessed and where necessary repaired.

Fix: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected and check if the machine is fitted with an affected shock absorber. Where an affected unit is fitted the complete shock absorber will be replaced.

23 vehicles · built 1 Dec 2014 to 31 Mar 2015

In certain circumstances the headlamp wiring coupler may overheat which in the worst case can cause the headlamp to fail

Fix: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected to replace the wiring sub harness to the headlamp.

3,936 vehicles

Under certain circumstances a poor connection between APS and TPS may cause an incorrect signal to the ECU which in extreme cases may result in the engine idle speed not returning to the specified level even when the throttle is closed.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to add a sub-lead to bypass the potentially poor connection.

139 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2010 to 31 Dec 2010

The idle speed of the engine may become intermittently unstable. In rare cases this may result in the engine stalling when the machine is stationery or at low speed

Fix: Recall affected machines and check Throttle Position Sensor.If necessary fit revised part.

14,384 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2004 to 31 Dec 2005

A) There is a possibility that the bond between the brake pad material and its backing plate on the original/standard front brake pad may become weakened due to corrosion and eventually may fail with a possible loss of braking ability from the front brake

Fix: A) Recall affected machines and replace front brake pads with a modified type.

6,900 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1998 to 31 Dec 1999

There is a possibility that the screws holding the side stand switch may vibrate loose and eventually fall out. The switch would not then function correctly and it may be possible to start the engine and ride the machine with the side stand down.

Fix: Recall affected machines to replace screws holding the side stand switch with a combination of bolts and nuts.

14,885 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1998 to 31 Dec 2000

Yamaha Motor Co. have identified a potential defect with the back plate of the primary drive gear which may cause it to fail under certain conditions of use. In exceptional circumstances this may cause the engine to lock.

Fix: Recall affected machines and replace the primary drive gear with a quality assured unit.

3,095 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1998 to 31 Dec 1998