Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
YAMAHA
Model Of Vehicle
FJ-09
Year
2015
Recall Campaign Number
15V176000
Component Description
Power Train:Manual Transmission
Effect Of Defect
If The Stopper Fractures, The Transmission May Not Shift Properly, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa
Start Of Manufacture
20140901
End Of Manufacture
20141117
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
4900
Date Owners Notified
20150406
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa
Date Report Received
20150325