Defect Description For Recall
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) Is Recalling Certain 2012-2013 Yamaha Xtz12 Super Tenere Motorcycles. Over Time, A Gap May Develop In The ProteCTIve Sealant Where The Lead Wires Of The Accelerator Position Sensor (Aps) And Throttle Position Sensor (Tps) Connect To The Electronic Control Unit (Ecu). This May Cause Corrosion On The Wires, Preventing The Engine From Returning To Idle After The Throttle Is Released.
Make Of Vehicle
YAMAHA
Model Of Vehicle
XTZ12
Year
2013
Recall Campaign Number
18V695000
Component Description
Electrical System:Wiring
Effect Of Defect
If The Engine Does Not Return To Idle When The Throttle Is Released, It Can Lead To A Loss Of Control, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Yamaha Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Bypass The Wire Lead ConneCTIon With A New Sub Lead Harness Multi-Connector, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began October 26, 2018. Owners May Contact Yamaha Customer Service At 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha’S Number For This Recall Is 990122.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa
Start Of Manufacture
20110601
End Of Manufacture
20130827
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
4736
Date Owners Notified
20181026
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa
Date Report Received
20181004
Make Campaign Number
990122