Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa | NHTSA Recall #18V695000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V695000 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa. Affecting 2012-2013 yamaha xtz12 super tenere motorcycles Includes 4,736 affected units, Corrosion of Wiring may cause Loss of Control, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2012-2013 yamaha xtz12 super tenere motorcycles

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V695000
Manufacturer: Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa
Report Received Date: 2018-10-04T00:00:00
Subject: Corrosion of wiring may cause loss of control
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 4,736

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 990122
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 32.12

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NHTSA ID: 18V695000
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