The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·18V695000·Announced 2018-10-04

Yamaha Recalls 2012-2013 XTZ12 Super Tenere Motorcycles for Wiring Defect

Yamaha is recalling 2012-2013 XTZ12 Super Tenere motorcycles because a gap in protective sealant may cause wire corrosion, preventing the engine from returning to idle and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The defect presents a risk of loss of control and crash, but the source text does not report any specific injuries, fatalities, or agency classification that would elevate the score to Severe or Critical.

Plain-English summary

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is recalling certain 2012-2013 Yamaha XTZ12 Super Tenere motorcycles. The recall involves 4,736 vehicles.

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 gap may cause corrosion on the wires, which can prevent the engine from returning to idle after the throttle is released. If the engine does not return to idle, it can lead to a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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. 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.

The recalled product

Product
YAMAHA XTZ12
Brand
YAMAHA
Manufacturer
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
4,736

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 (1)

  • XTZ12

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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