NHTSA Recall 11V532000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V532000; Date: Nov. 1, 2011
This could allow fuel to leak from around the fuel pump mounted under the fuel tank. Leaking fuel could result in a fire hazard.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Yamaha Xtz12b/bc
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump
Manufactured by: Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa
Affected Units:: 1,069
Recall Summary:
Yamaha is recalling certain model year 2012 xtz12b/bc (super tenere) motorcycles, manufactured from June 01, 2011, through August 31, 2011. During the assembly process, the fuel pump o�]ring may have been installed incorrectly in its groove. If the tabs located around the inner circumference of the o�]ring were not seated into the groove properly during pump installation, the o�]ring sealing lip could be pinched and damaged, preventing proper sealing.
How to Fix:
Yamaha dealers will replace the fuel pump o-ring free of charge. The safety recall began on November 15, 2011. Owners may contact yamaha at 1-800-962-7926.
Recall Notes:
Owners 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 .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 15, 2011
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