Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa | NHTSA Recall #14V044000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V044000 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa. Affecting model year 2009-2013 yzfr1 motorcycles manufactured october 2008 through august 2013 and 2012-2013 xtz12 motorcycles manufactured october 2011 through august 2013 Includes 24,000 affected units, Arcing may cause Headlight Failure, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2009-2013 yzfr1 motorcycles manufactured october 2008 through august 2013 and 2012-2013 xtz12 motorcycles manufactured october 2011 through august 2013
Defect Summary
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.
Corrective Action
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.