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
SUPER TENERE ES
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