The 1998 Yamaha YZF R1 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Suspension (2 reports).
0Recalls
3Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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1998 Yamaha YZF R1 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1998 Yamaha YZF R1.
Most common 1998 Yamaha YZF R1 problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 2 |
| Power Train | 1 |
What owners report
REAR HUB FRACTURED INTO PIECES AND FELL APART, CREATING A GRINDING NOISE. *ET
CONSUMER HEARD A RATTLING SOUND, UPON EXAMINATION SAW THE REAR SPROCKET HUB WAS CRACKED AND ONE PIECE WAS MISSING. *ET
THE ORIGINAL CLUTCH HUB BROKE INTO PIECES. YH
1998 Yamaha YZF R1 questions
Does the 1998 Yamaha YZF R1 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1998 Yamaha YZF R1 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Yamaha YZF R1?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (2), Power Train (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1998 Yamaha YZF R1 has been fixed?
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