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SevereNHTSA·15V176000·Announced 2015-03-25

Yamaha Recalls 2015 Motorcycles Due to Transmission Shift Cam Defect

Yamaha is recalling 4,900 model year 2015 motorcycles because a defective shift cam stopper may fracture, causing transmission shifting issues and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the transmission system that can lead to a crash, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is recalling certain model year 2015 FJ-09, FZ-09, FZ6R, Super Tenere, Super Tenere ES, and R6 motorcycles. The affected vehicles were manufactured between September 1, 2014, and November 17, 2014. The recall covers approximately 4,900 units.

The defect involves an incorrectly manufactured shift cam segment stopper that has a sharp edge on the inside of the bend instead of a smooth radius. This sharp edge can cause the stopper to crack and possibly fracture. If the stopper fractures, the transmission may not shift properly, which increases the risk of a crash.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
YAMAHA SUPER TENERE ES, FZ-09, SUPER TENERE, FZ6R
Brand
YAMAHA
Manufacturer
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
4,900

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (6)

  • SUPER TENERE ES
  • FZ-09
  • SUPER TENERE
  • FZ6R
  • R6
  • FJ-09

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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