1999 YAMAHA YZFR1KC Recall

Campaign:

99V186000 on 07/13/1999

Component:

Engine and engine cooling:cooling system

Affected:

6,373

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.

Correction:

Dealers will install and properly tighten two new hose clamps.

Notes:

Owner notification began july 14, 1999. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact yamaha at 1-800-962-7926.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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