NHTSA Recall 14V044000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V044000; Date: Feb. 10, 2014
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Yamaha XTZ12; 2013 Yamaha XTZ12; 2009 Yamaha YZFR1; 2010 Yamaha YZFR1; 2011 Yamaha YZFR1; 2012 Yamaha YZFR1; 2013 Yamaha YZFR1
Component: Exterior Lighting:headlights
Manufactured by: Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa
Affected Units:: 24,000
Recall Summary:
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.
How to 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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 10, 2014
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