Yamaha YZF-R1 and Super Tenere Motorcycle Recall
Yamaha has recalled 24,000 of its 2009-2013 YZF-R1 sportbikes and 2012-2013 Super Tenere XTZ12 adventure-touring motorcycles due to overheating headlights.
Yamaha says the possibly affected YZF-R1 sportbikes were manufactured October 2008 through August 2013, and the Super Tenere adventure tourers from October 2011 through August 2013.
Yamaha says 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.
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, Yamaha says.
Yamaha will notify owners and dealers will replace the headlight socket, free of charge.
The recall is expected to begin in February 2014. Owners may contact Yamaha at 1-800-962-7926.
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.
