What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2000070
- Recall date
- 17 March 2000
- Make
- Yamaha
- Models
- Yzf1000r (yzf10rk), Yzf-R1, Yzf-R6
- Model years
- 1998 to 2000
- Vehicle class
- Motorcycle
- System
- Structure
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 3,500
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
On certain motorcycles, the screws holding the side stand switch may loosen and fall out due to engine heat and vibration. If this happens, the side stand switch will not function correctly, making it possible to ride the motorcycle with the side stand in the down position. If a side stand in the down position were to hit the ground during a turn, loss of control and a vehicle crash could occur. Correction: Screws holding the side stand switch will be replaced with a combination of bolts and nuts which will hold the switch securely.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2000070.