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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 14V044📅 Feb 10, 2014

2009–2013 Yamaha YZFR1 & 2012–2013 Yamaha XTZ12 recall: lights

⚠️ What's 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.

💥 The 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.

🔧 The fix

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 fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
14V044000
Manufacturer recall #
990084
Manufacturer
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Vehicles affected
24,000
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Owner phone
1-800-962-7926
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Mar 10, 2014
Built
Oct 1, 2011 – Aug 30, 2013
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 14V044 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 14V044?

2009–2013 Yamaha YZFR1 & 2012–2013 Yamaha XTZ12. 24,000 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Yamaha dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-962-7926.