YAMAHA XTZ12 2012: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V044000

Make Model Year
YAMAHA XTZ12 2012
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-03-10 2014-02-10 2014-02-10

Production Dates: 2011-10-01 - 2013-08-30

Manufacturers Involved: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 24000

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.

Consequence

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.