2012 YAMAHA FZ8 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 YAMAHA FZ8
The 2012 YAMAHA FZ8 has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2012 YAMAHA FZ8
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2012 YAMAHA FZ8. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2012 YAMAHA FZ8
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 YAMAHA FZ8. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2012 Yamaha FZ8. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, the charging system magnet detached from the motor causing the motorcycle to stall. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer nor an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.
THE MOTORCYCLE WAS WOBBLY GOING DOWN A STRAIGHT, HARD TO TURN ALSO. FOUND OUT THE RELAY ARMS WERE BENT AND THE CONTROL ARM WERE BEING CHIPPED AT FROM THE BENT RELAY ARMS. DON'T KNOW EXACTLY WHERE AND WHEN IT HAPPENED BUT THE MOTORCYCLE RODE WEIRD ON SEPT 11. THIS IS FROM NORMAL RIDING TO AND FROM WORK. IF THIS IS NOT A MANUFACTURE DEFECT, I DON'T KNOW WHAT IT IS. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2012 YAMAHA FZ8
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 YAMAHA FZ8 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 YAMAHA FZ8
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 YAMAHA FZ8
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the YAMAHA FZ8
- 2011 YAMAHA FZ8 — 1 complaint
- 2012 YAMAHA FZ8 (current)
- 2013 YAMAHA FZ8 — 1 complaint
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