Ratman
Well-known member
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
YAMAHA / FJR1300 2003-2005
YAMAHA / FZS600 2004-2005
YAMAHA / XV1700 2002-2005
YAMAHA / YZF-R1 2004-2005
Recall Number: 06V371000
Summary:
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, AN IMPROPERLY DESIGNED THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR COULD CAUSE AN INTERMITTENTLY UNSTABLE IDLE WHEN THE ENGINE IS AT IDLING SPEED WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE IS STOPPED OR DURING LOW-SPEED OPERATIONS. THE ENGINE COULD STALL AS A RESULT.
Consequence:
IF THE ENGINE STALLS AFTER THE OPERATOR DISENGAGES THE CLUTCH IN A LOW GEAR WHILE RIDING, THE REAR TIRE MIGHT SLIP MOMENTARILY IF THE OPERATOR ABRUPTLY RE-ENGAGES THE CLUTCH. THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITH INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OCTOBER 11, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT YAMAHA AT 1-888-88-YAMAHA.
YAMAHA / FJR1300 2003-2005
YAMAHA / FZS600 2004-2005
YAMAHA / XV1700 2002-2005
YAMAHA / YZF-R1 2004-2005
Recall Number: 06V371000
Summary:
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, AN IMPROPERLY DESIGNED THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR COULD CAUSE AN INTERMITTENTLY UNSTABLE IDLE WHEN THE ENGINE IS AT IDLING SPEED WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE IS STOPPED OR DURING LOW-SPEED OPERATIONS. THE ENGINE COULD STALL AS A RESULT.
Consequence:
IF THE ENGINE STALLS AFTER THE OPERATOR DISENGAGES THE CLUTCH IN A LOW GEAR WHILE RIDING, THE REAR TIRE MIGHT SLIP MOMENTARILY IF THE OPERATOR ABRUPTLY RE-ENGAGES THE CLUTCH. THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITH INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OCTOBER 11, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT YAMAHA AT 1-888-88-YAMAHA.
