Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa | NHTSA Recall #15V176000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V176000 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa. Affecting 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 Includes 4,900 affected units, Shift Cam Segment Stopper may Fracture, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

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

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V176000
Manufacturer: Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa
Report Received Date: 2015-03-25T00:00:00
Subject: Shift cam segment stopper may fracture
Component: Power Train
Potentially Affected Units: 4,900

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: If the stopper fractures, the transmission may not shift properly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 92.51

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NHTSA ID: 15V176000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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