NHTSA Recall 15V176000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V176000; Date: Mar. 25, 2015
If the stopper fractures, the transmission may not shift properly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Yamaha Fj-09; 2015 Yamaha Fz-09; 2015 Yamaha Fz6r; 2015 Yamaha R6; 2015 Yamaha Super Tenere; 2015 Yamaha Super Tenere Es
Component: Power Train:manual Transmission
Manufactured by: Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa
Affected Units:: 4,900
Recall Summary:
Yamaha motor corporation, USA (yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2015 fj-09 (fj09f/fc), fz-09 (fz09f/fc), fz6r (fz6rf/fc), super tenere (xtz12f/fc), super tenere ES (xtz12ef/efc), and r6 (yzf-r6) motorcycles manufactured September 1, 2014, to November 17, 2014. The affected motorcycles may have an incorrectly manufactured shift cam segment stopper, having a sharp edge on the inside of the bend instead of a smooth radius. As a result, the stopper can crack and possibly fracture at this sharp edge.
How to Fix:
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shift shaft assembly with a new one, free of charge. The recall began on April 6, 2015. Owners may contact yamaha customer service 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: Apr 6, 2015
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