Recall 14V044000: 2012–2013 Yamaha XTZ12, 2009–2013 Yamaha YZFR1
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Feb 10, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- 24,000
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Yamaha Motor Corporation USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 YZFR1 motorcycles manufactured October 2008 through August 2013 and 2012-2013 XTZ12 motorcycles manufactured October 2011 through August 2013. In the affected motorcycles, use of the headlight may generate enough heat to cause the bulb connections to expand, resulting in arcing in the headlight bulb socket which could cause the socket to overheat, melt and cause the headlight to malfunction.
The risk
A headlight failure reduces the rider's ability to see clearly and the motorcycle's visibility to oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Yamaha will notify owners and dealers will replace the headlight socket, free of charge. The recall began on March 10, 2014. Owners may contact Yamaha at 1-800-962-7926.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2012 Yamaha XTZ12
- 2013 Yamaha XTZ12
- 2009 Yamaha YZFR1
- 2010 Yamaha YZFR1
- 2011 Yamaha YZFR1
- 2012 Yamaha YZFR1
- 2013 Yamaha YZFR1
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 14V044000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 990084
- Manufacturer
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
- Owner letters
- Mar 10, 2014
- Components
- Exterior lighting:headlights (Lighting)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology