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NHTSA Recall 10V365000: Exterior lighting

YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 53,449 vehicles. It affects 2005–2010 Yamaha YZF-R6.

53,449
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2010
owners notified (August 12)
NHTSA campaign10V365000
ComponentEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Report receivedAugust 5, 2010
Owner notificationAugust 12, 2010
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Yamaha is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2010 yzf-r6 motorcycles manufactured from august 2005 through march 2010. The motorcycle's front side reflector was not placed at the proper height which fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Safety risk

Visibility of the motorcycle will be decreased, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Yamaha will notify owners and dealers will repair the motorcycles free of charge. The safety recall began on august 12, 2010. Owners may contact yamaha at 1-800-962-7926.

Notes

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Vehicles covered by recall 10V365000

Make and modelModel years
Yamaha YZF-R62005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010

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.