Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa | NHTSA Recall #06V371000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 06V371000 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa. Includes 39,757 affected units, THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR FACTORY MODIFICATION, component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain motorcycles, an improperly designed throttle position sensor could cause an intermittently unstable idle when the engine is at idling speed when the motorcycle is stopped or during low-speed operations. the engine could stall as a result.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the throttle position sensor free of charge. the recall began on october 16, 2006. owners may contact yamaha at 1-888-88-yamaha.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 06V371000
Report Received Date: 2006-09-28T00:00:00
Subject: Throttle position sensor factory modification
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Potentially Affected Units: 39,757

Details

MFR Campaign Number: M2006-016R
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: On certain motorcycles, an improperly designed throttle position sensor could cause an intermittently unstable idle when the engine is at idling speed when the motorcycle is stopped or during low-speed operations. the engine could stall as a result.
Consequence Summary: If the engine stalls after the operator disengages the clutch in a low gear while riding, the rear tire might slip momentarily if the operator abruptly re-engages the clutch. this could result in a crash with injury or death.
Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the throttle position sensor free of charge. the recall began on october 16, 2006. owners may contact yamaha at 1-888-88-yamaha.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-6y8n.fqsv_faa5
NHTSA ID: 06V371000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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