The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·23V472000·Announced 2023-07-10

Yamaha Recalls 2022 Tenere 700 Motorcycles Due to Brake Caliper Bolt Defect

Yamaha is recalling 2022 Tenere 700 motorcycles because front brake caliper bolts may have incorrect thread lengths, risking brake failure.

NHTSA safety advisory

Do not drive this vehicle

NHTSA advises owners to stop driving this vehicle until the recall repair has been completed.

This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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 braking system that can lead to loss of braking ability and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is recalling certain 2022 Tenere 700 (XTZ7N) motorcycles. The front brake calipers on these vehicles may have been assembled with bolts that have an incorrect thread length. This defect can damage the mounting hole threads in the brake caliper.

Damaged brake calipers can detach, causing a loss of braking ability and increasing the risk of a crash. Owners are advised not to operate their motorcycles, other than to take them to a dealer, until the remedy is performed.

Dealers will inspect the length of the front brake caliper bolts and replace them if necessary. If the caliper mounting-hole threads are damaged, the caliper will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 20, 2023. Owners may contact Yamaha's customer service at 1-800-962-7926 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
YAMAHA TENERE 700
Brand
YAMAHA
Manufacturer
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
211

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)

  • TENERE 700

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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