NHTSA Recall 00V076000: Unknown or other
YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 17,146 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the Yamaha YFZR1K.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V076000 |
|---|---|
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Report received | March 13, 2000 |
| Owner notification | March 13, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: motorcycles. The screws holding the sidestand switch can loosen and fall out due to engine heat and vibration. If this happens, the sidestand switch would not function correctly, so it would be possible to ride the motorcycle with the sidestand in the down position.
Safety risk
This condition would increase the risk that the sidestand could hit the ground during a turn, which could cause loss of control of the motorcycle.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the screws holding the sidestand switch.
Notes
Owner notification began march 13, 2000. 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).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V076000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Yamaha YFZR1K | 1998, 1999 |
| Yamaha YFZR1KC | 1998, 1999 |
| Yamaha YFZR1L | 1998, 1999 |
| Yamaha YFZR1LC | 1998, 1999 |
| Yamaha YZFR6 | 1999, 2000 |
| Yamaha YZFR6L | 1999, 2000 |
| Yamaha YZFR6M | 1999, 2000 |
| Yamaha YZFR6MC | 1999, 2000 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.