1998 Yamaha FZR600 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1998 Yamaha FZR600 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1998 Yamaha FZR600.

Most common 1998 Yamaha FZR600 problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	2

What owners report

2004-05-19, Electrical System
CONSUMER PLACED KEY IN THE IGNITION OF MOTORCYCLE TO START IT. WHEN CONSUMER REMOVED THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION MOTORCYCLE WOULD STILL BE RUNNING. CONSUMER DROVE THE MOTORCYCLE TO DEALER, AND MECHANIC INFORMED CONSUMER THAT MOTORCYCLE WAS OPERATING NORMALLY. *AK

2001-10-12, Electrical System
THE IGNITION SWITCH ON MY 1998 ROYAL STAR WILL CUT OUT AT INTERMITTENT TIMES CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STOP RUNNING. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME ABOUT 8 OR 9 TIMES NOW SINCE THE 1ST OCCURANCES (5) ON 9/15/2001. THE MOTORCYCLE IS STILL UNDER FACTORY WARRANTEE AND A REPLACEMENT IGNITION SWITCH IS ON ORDER BUT I FEEL THAT THIS IS DEFINITELY A SAFETY ISSUE. WHEN A MOTORCYCLE ENGINE STOPS RUNNING AT SPEED THERE IS A SUDDEN DECELERATION THAT COULD CAUSE A RIDER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE. IF THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER OCCURS WHILE ATTEMPTING A PASSING MANEUVER IT COULD RAPIDLY RESULT IN A SERIOUS SITUATION WHERE THE CYCLIST HAS NO POWER TO MANUVER AND IS FACED WITH ONCOMING TRAFFIC. I WAS (ALMOST) IN

1998 Yamaha FZR600 questions

Does the 1998 Yamaha FZR600 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1998 Yamaha FZR600 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Yamaha FZR600?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 1998 Yamaha FZR600 has been fixed?

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