Yamaha Super Tenere ES recalled over laceration hazard

Recall date

March 25, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA recalls 2015 Yamaha — 6 models

Recall number

15V176000

Brand / firm

Yamaha

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 4,900 units

Why it was recalled

If the stopper fractures, the transmission may not shift properly, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2015 FJ-09 (FJ09F/FC), FZ-09 (FZ09F/FC), FZ6R (FZ6RF/FC), Super Tenere (XTZ12F/FC), Super Tenere ES (XTZ12EF/EFC), and R6 (YZF-R6) motorcycles manufactured September 1, 2014, to November 17, 2014. The affected motorcycles may have an incorrectly manufactured shift cam segment stopper, having a sharp edge on the inside of the bend instead of a smooth radius. As a result, the stopper can crack and possibly fracture at this sharp edge.

What to do

Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shift shaft assembly with a new one, free of charge. The recall began on April 6, 2015. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.