Yamaha recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
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.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Yamaha Xtz12 2012–2013
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V695000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 4, 2018
- Owners notified
- Oct 26, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 4,736
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jun 1, 2011 to Aug 27, 2013
- Part
- Electrical system › Wiring
- Maker's own recall number
- 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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Yamaha recall: Exterior lighting Feb 10, 2014
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.