2006 Yamaha Yzfr6 recalls and problems

The 2006 Yamaha Yzfr6 has 1 safety recall and 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Yamaha dealer.

Recalls

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Injuries / deaths

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Recalls may cover only some 2006 Yamaha Yzfr6 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2006 Yamaha Yzfr6 recalls

Recall 06V-442: Vehicle Speed Control

Reported Nov 2, 2006 · 13,000 vehicles affected · YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA

Problem: On certain motorcycles, the air filter mounting screws may come loose and fall out.

Risk: If the screws fall out, they could get caught in the throttle valve which could prevent the operator from reducing engine speed properly. This could result in a loss of control and a vehicle crash with injury or death.

Fix: Dealers will replace the air filter element with a new one that is designed to hold the screws securely free of charge. The recall began on november 29, 2006. Owners may contact yamaha at 714-761-7842.

2006 Yamaha Yzfr6 problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Vehicle Speed Control	2
Unknown or Other	2
Seats	1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 1,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2006 Yamaha Yzfr6 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Seats · reported Oct 16, 2009

Yamaha 450 rhino side by side utv, accident involving low speed on road with tip over. The drivers seat is not stable and came out of brackets. It is designed to be slid out for storage under seat. I believe that I would not have been injured had the seat not come out in a low speed tip over. Yahmaha should have designed seat to be stable and secured to the frame and body of vehicle.

Unknown or Other · at 69 miles · reported Jun 18, 2007

The contact owns a 2007 wildfire hy-bird sport qh200-gy (The year, make, and model listed were unavailable in the drop down menu). The contact stated that the motor mount failed. The failure caused the chain to come out the back sprocket, which then caused the sprocket to become scraped and scratched. The dealer stated that nothing could be done. The engine size, powertrain, # of cylinders, and a valid VIN were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 69.

Unknown or Other · at 1,000 miles · reported Feb 21, 2007

- the contact owns a 2006 yamaha r6 with an odometer reading of 1,000 miles. The contact stated that while going around a curve at 40 MPH and shifting into third gear the throttle froze in and open position and the motorcycle started to raise up. The contact pushed the motorcycle to the side, crashed, and the motorcycle caught on fire. The contact later received the recall 06v442000 which was the noted the same failure as the contacts vehicle had right before the crash. The contact called the manufacturer, but since the motorcycle had been destroyed due to the fire they told the contact that…

Vehicle Speed Control · at 6,000 miles · reported Jan 8, 2007

My throttle got stuck or it felt as it did , I wasn't able to stop I held the brakes but couldn't stop , after that I started getting scared I hit the kill switch nothing the bike stayed on ,all I thought was jumping off so I did , it really scared me , when I jumped I got a knee injury.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Yamaha Yzfr6 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2006 Yamaha Yzfr6: 06V-442 (vehicle speed control). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2006 Yamaha Yzfr6?

Owners report vehicle speed control problems most often (2 reports), followed by unknown or other (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 1,000 miles.

Are Yamaha recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Yamaha dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.