Engine and engine cooling: cooling systemRecall 99V-186 · Yamaha vehicles
YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA recall 99V-186 covers 6,373 Yamaha vehicles for a engine and engine cooling: cooling system problem, reported to NHTSA on July 12, 1999.
Source: NHTSA recall 99V186000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. A COOLANT WATER HOSE CAN COME LOOSE AT THE THERMOSTAT HOUSING DURING OPERATION.
The risk
STEAM RELEASED COULD OBSCURE THE RIDER'S VISION OR LEAKING COOLANT COULD MAKE THE REAR TIRE SLIP.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AND PROPERLY TIGHTEN TWO NEW HOSE CLAMPS.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 14, 1999. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT YAMAHA AT 1-800-962-7926.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.