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Yamaha YZF-R6 Recall

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
YAMAHA YZF-R6 2005-2010

Manufacturer:
YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA
Mfr's Report Date: AUG 02, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V365000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING Potential Number of Units Affected: 54000
Summary:

 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."
Consequence:

 VISIBILITY OF THE MOTORCYCLE WILL BE DECREASED, POSSIBLY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:

 YAMAHA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS.

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