Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
YAMAHA
Model Of Vehicle
YZFR1
Year
2010
Recall Campaign Number
14V044000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa
Start Of Manufacture
20081001
End Of Manufacture
20130830
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
24000
Date Owners Notified
20140310
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa
Date Report Received
20140210