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2009-2013 Yamaha XTZ12 and Yamaha YZFR1 recall: headlights

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA reported this safety recall on February 10, 2014. It covers about 24,000 vehicles.

vehicles affected
24,000
reported
Feb 10, 2014
owners notified
Mar 10, 2014
related complaints
3

Exterior lighting: headlights

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 14V044000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about lights problems.

2012 Yamaha XTZ122013 Yamaha XTZ122010 Yamaha YZFR12011 Yamaha YZFR12012 Yamaha YZFR12013 Yamaha YZFR1

Questions about recall 14V044000

Is there a recall on the 2009-2013 Yamaha XTZ12 and Yamaha YZFR1 headlights?

Yes. Recall 14V044000, reported on February 10, 2014, covers about 24,000 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 14V044000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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