Vehicle recall 06V442000 · November 2, 2006
2006 Yamaha YZFR6
On certain motorcycles, the air filter mounting screws may come loose and fall out.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain motorcycles, the air filter mounting screws may come loose and fall out.
- Consequence
- If the screws fall out, they could get caught in the throttle valve which could prevent the operator from reducing engine speed properly. This could result in a loss of control and a vehicle crash with injury or death.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the air filter element with a new one that is designed to hold the screws securely free of charge. The recall began on November 29, 2006. Owners may contact yamaha at 714-761-7842.
- Notes
- Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 06V442000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 2, 2006
- Filed by
- YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA
- Manufacturer campaign
- M2006-018R
- Owner notification
- November 29, 2006
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 13,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Vehicle speed control
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Yamaha YZFR6 (2006): 2006
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