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2011 YAMAHA YZFR1 Recall - Campaign #14V044000

 
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2011 YAMAHA YZFR1 MOTORCYCLE RECALL - #14V044000

RECALL FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING : HEADLIGHTS

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.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Motorcycle 2011 YAMAHA YZFR1
Manufacturer Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Manufactured between 10/1/2008 - 8/30/2013
Recalled on 2/10/2014
Influenced by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Owners Notified on 3/10/2014
# Affected 24,000
Recalled for EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
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.
Consequences 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.
Corrective action 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.
Notes 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.
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