Model year record

1998 Yamaha YZFR1K recalls & problems

The 1998 Yamaha YZFR1K has 2 safety recalls and 3 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train (2 complaints).

Recalls2safety recalls

Complaints3filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Engine and engine coolingJul 12, 1999

Cooling system

Recall 99V1860006,373 vehicles

Problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. A COOLANT WATER HOSE CAN COME LOOSE AT THE THERMOSTAT HOUSING DURING OPERATION.
Risk: STEAM RELEASED COULD OBSCURE THE RIDER'S VISION OR LEAKING COOLANT COULD MAKE THE REAR TIRE SLIP.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL AND PROPERLY TIGHTEN TWO NEW HOSE CLAMPS.

Power trainSep 29, 1998

Power train

Recall 98V2360001,770 vehicles

Problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE PRIMARY DRIVEN GEAR BACKING PLATE (CLUTCH BASKET) CAN BREAK CAUSING THE ENGINE COMPONENTS TO LOCK UP.
Risk: THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO REAR WHEEL LOCK UP INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW PRIMARY DRIVEN GEAR AND RELATED PARTS.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Power trainClutch assembly; Axle assembly	2	0	0	0	—
WheelsHubcap/cover	1	0	0	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Power train › Axle assembly
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE MOTORCYCLE. *AK
Feb 2, 2000
Power train › Clutch assembly
CLUTCH KEEPS MAKING A RATTLING NOISE WHEN STARTING OFF, CAUSING A SAFETY HAZARD.CLUTCH HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES, BUT DEFECT KEEPS REOCCURRING. *AK
Sep 2, 1999
Wheels › Hubcap/cover
CONSUMER COMPLAINED OF OVERSEAS MANUFACTURER. RECALL NOTICE CONCERNING WHEEL HUB. WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY RECALL WAS NOT DONE HERE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
Dec 15, 1998

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.