2011 YAMAHA YZFR1 MOTORCYCLE RECALL - #14V044000
RECALL FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING : HEADLIGHTS
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Motorcycle |
2011 YAMAHA YZFR1 |
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| Manufacturer |
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA |
| Manufactured between |
10/1/2008 - 8/30/2013 |
| Recalled on |
2/10/2014 |
| Influenced by |
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA |
| Owners Notified on |
3/10/2014 |
| # Affected |
24,000 |
| Recalled for |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| See also |
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View All YAMAHA YZFR1 Recalls |
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