Electrical system: wiringRecall 18V-695 · 2012–2013 Yamaha XTZ12
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA recall 18V-695 covers 4,736 2012–2013 Yamaha XTZ12 for a electrical system: wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on October 4, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q1) shows 32% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V695000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Yamaha XTZ12 Super Tenere motorcycles. Over time, a gap may develop in the protective sealant where the lead wires of the accelerator position sensor (APS) and throttle position sensor (TPS) connect to the electronic control unit (ECU). This may cause corrosion on the wires, preventing the engine from returning to idle after the throttle is released.
The risk
If the engine does not return to idle when the throttle is released, it can lead to a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will bypass the wire lead connection with a new sub lead harness multi-connector, free of charge. The recall began October 26, 2018. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990122.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
32%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 1, 2011 to August 27, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.