2014 YAMAHA XTZ12 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2014 YAMAHA XTZ12
The 2014 YAMAHA XTZ12 has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problem area is the Exterior Lighting (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2014 YAMAHA XTZ12
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2014 YAMAHA XTZ12. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2014 YAMAHA XTZ12
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 YAMAHA XTZ12. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2014 Yamaha XTZ12 Motorcycle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V814000 (Exterior Lighting); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while attempting to change gears, the motorcycle independently shut off. No warning light was illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that while attempting to activate the cruise control, the cruise control independently deactivated. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Yamaha XTZ12 Motorcycle. The contact stated that the headlights and taillights failed to operate as needed. Upon investigation, the contact discovered that the prior model year had recalls for the exterior lights. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there were no recalls on the motorcycle related to the exterior lighting. The motorcycle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 18,000.
AFTER STARTING THE MOTORCYCLE THE IDLE IS NORMAL. ONCE UNDERWAY AND WHEN YOU PULL IN THE CLUTCH THE RPM STAYS HIGH AND DOES NOT GO BACK TO NORMAL IDLE. AFTER A FEW TIMES OF DOING THIS AND MODULATING THE THROTTLE IT USUALLY GOES AWAY UNTIL THE NEXT TIME THE MOTORCYCLE IS STARTED. THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS FOR 2011-2013 YEAR MODELS BUT MINE IS 2014 AND IT HAS THE SAME ISSUE.
Safety Rating for the 2014 YAMAHA XTZ12
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2014 YAMAHA XTZ12 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2014 YAMAHA XTZ12
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2014 YAMAHA XTZ12
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the YAMAHA XTZ12
- 2012 YAMAHA XTZ12 — 4 complaints
- 2013 YAMAHA XTZ12 — 11 complaints
- 2014 YAMAHA XTZ12 (current)
- 2015 YAMAHA XTZ12 — 1 complaint
- 2018 YAMAHA XTZ12 — 0 complaints
- 2019 YAMAHA XTZ12 — 0 complaints
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