Recall 14V044000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Defect in 2009-2013 YAMAHA YZFR1
RECALL This recall affects up to 24,000 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 14V044000 |
| Manufacturer | Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA |
| Vehicles Affected | 24,000 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect 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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
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