How many recalls does the 1998 Yamaha Yfzr1kc have?

The 1998 Yamaha Yfzr1kc has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1998 Yamaha Yfzr1kc has an open recall?

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1998 Yamaha Yfzr1kc Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1998 Yamaha Yfzr1kc has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 22,459 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

UNKNOWN OR OTHER 00V076000 2000-03-13 17,146 affected

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE SCREWS HOLDING THE SIDESTAND SWITCH CAN LOOSEN AND FALL OUT DUE TO ENGINE HEAT AND VIBRATION. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE SIDESTAND SWITCH WOULD NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY, SO IT WOULD BE POSSIBLE TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE WITH THE SIDESTAND IN THE DOWN POSITION.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION WOULD INCREASE THE RISK THAT THE SIDESTAND COULD HIT THE GROUND DURING A TURN, WHICH COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SCREWS HOLDING THE SIDESTAND SWITCH.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 00V077000 2000-03-13 5,313 affected

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FRONT BRAKE PAD MATERIAL COULD SEPARATE FROM THE BACKING PLATE DUE TO INSUFFICIENT ADHESION.

Consequence

IF PAD SEPARATION OCCURS, THERE COULD BE A LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY WITH THE FRONT BRAKE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW FRONT BRAKE PADS.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1998 Yamaha Yfzr1kc as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.