YAMAHA XTZ12 2013: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V695000

Make Model Year
YAMAHA XTZ12 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-10-26 2018-10-04 2018-10-10

Production Dates: 2011-06-01 - 2013-08-27

Manufacturers Involved: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 990122

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4736

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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

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.

Remedy

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.

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.