The 1998 Yamaha YZF1000R has 4 recalls, the most serious involving three separate crash risks: front brake pads that can detach from their backing plates and cause brake failure, a clutch component that can break and lock the rear wheel, and a coolant hose that can come free and spray steam into the rider's field of view or coat the rear tire in coolant.
The fourth recall involves the side stand switch, which can lose its mounting screws due to heat and vibration. If the screws fall out, the switch stops working and the motorcycle can be ridden with the side stand down. In a turn, the stand can contact the ground and cause the rider to lose control.
At a glance
What can fail
The front brake pad material may separate from its backing plate due to weak adhesion, potentially causing loss of front braking ability.
What the fix does
Front brake pads will be replaced with pads that have properly adhered material to the backing plates.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
Screws holding the side stand switch can loosen and fall out from engine heat and vibration. This causes the switch to fail, allowing the motorcycle to be ridden with the side stand down, risking loss of control if it catches during a turn.
What the fix does
The screws will be replaced with bolts and nuts that securely fasten the side stand switch in place.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A coolant hose clamp at the thermostat housing may be loose, causing the hose to come off while riding. This releases steam that blocks your vision and leaks coolant onto the rear tire, reducing traction.
What the fix does
The coolant hose clamps will be replaced and properly tightened to secure the hose.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The clutch's primary driven gear backing plate can break, causing engine components to lock up and the rear wheel to lock.
What the fix does
The primary driven gear will be replaced with an updated assembly.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
