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Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa
Safety Issue:
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2018-2020 MTT9GT (Tracer GT), 2019 MXTGTKL (NIKEN GT), 2017-2020 MT10, 2018-2020 XTZ12 (Super Tnr), 2013-2020 FJR13, 2018 XV19B (Star Eluder), and 2018-2021 XV19 (Star Venture) motorcycles. The front brake switch can fail due to increased resistance from silicon oxide.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
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.
Mfg Campaign: 990140
Recall Date: Dec 28, 2020
Consumer Complaints
5 ComplaintsYamaha Motor Corporation, Usa
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
Manufacturer issued recall number 20V814000 in January 2021. Through telephone calls with repair dealer, I was told they did not have parts available. In April 2022, I visited repair dealer to have recall performed. Was told no part available. I have been waiting for more than six months for replacement part, repair dealer has provided numerous estimated arrival times for part; however, the part still has not arrived. I am told the vehicle is unsafe to ride; however, the manufacturer has failed to provide a replacement part for almost two years.
Corrective Action:
Manufacturer issued recall number 20V814000 in January 2021. Through telephone calls with repair dealer, I was told they did not have parts available. In April 2022, I visited repair dealer to have recall performed. Was told no part available. I have been waiting for more than six months for replacement part, repair dealer has provided numerous estimated arrival times for part; however, the part still has not arrived. I am told the vehicle is unsafe to ride; however, the manufacturer has failed to provide a replacement part for almost two years.
Additional Notes:
Manufacturer issued recall number 20V814000 in January 2021. Through telephone calls with repair dealer, I was told they did not have parts available. In April 2022, I visited repair dealer to have recall performed. Was told no part available. I have been waiting for more than six months for replacement part, repair dealer has provided numerous estimated arrival times for part; however, the part still has not arrived. I am told the vehicle is unsafe to ride; however, the manufacturer has failed to provide a replacement part for almost two years.
Mfg Campaign: 11484893
Recall Date: Sep 16, 2022
Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
Cam/Lifter failure on many of these bikes (Venture and Eluder/2018 model). Mine hasn't failed yet but many have. Needs to be investigated as this is a major safety issue if it happens while the bike is on the road.
Corrective Action:
Cam/Lifter failure on many of these bikes (Venture and Eluder/2018 model). Mine hasn't failed yet but many have. Needs to be investigated as this is a major safety issue if it happens while the bike is on the road.
Additional Notes:
Cam/Lifter failure on many of these bikes (Venture and Eluder/2018 model). Mine hasn't failed yet but many have. Needs to be investigated as this is a major safety issue if it happens while the bike is on the road.
Mfg Campaign: 11459486
Recall Date: Apr 4, 2022
Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
Engine unexpectedly sputtered and quit while traveling on a narrow two-lane road with no place to pull off to the side. Engaged emergency flashers to alert oncoming traffic. The bike would not restart. Was able to get a tow after a couple of hours. Mileage on the motorcycle was 19,354 miles. 1. Starter was inspected by dealer and found magnets in starter had come loose from the housing and disintegrated. Starter was rendered inoperable. 2. Once the starter and battery were replaced, the engine would still not start. Dealer tore down the engine to find damaged camshafts and lifters. Yamaha recommended replacing camshafts, lifters, pushrods and all related gaskets and o-rings. Several owners of these bikes have had this problem as evidenced by postings in multiple online user groups.
Corrective Action:
Engine unexpectedly sputtered and quit while traveling on a narrow two-lane road with no place to pull off to the side. Engaged emergency flashers to alert oncoming traffic. The bike would not restart. Was able to get a tow after a couple of hours. Mileage on the motorcycle was 19,354 miles. 1. Starter was inspected by dealer and found magnets in starter had come loose from the housing and disintegrated. Starter was rendered inoperable. 2. Once the starter and battery were replaced, the engine would still not start. Dealer tore down the engine to find damaged camshafts and lifters. Yamaha recommended replacing camshafts, lifters, pushrods and all related gaskets and o-rings. Several owners of these bikes have had this problem as evidenced by postings in multiple online user groups.
Additional Notes:
Engine unexpectedly sputtered and quit while traveling on a narrow two-lane road with no place to pull off to the side. Engaged emergency flashers to alert oncoming traffic. The bike would not restart. Was able to get a tow after a couple of hours. Mileage on the motorcycle was 19,354 miles. 1. Starter was inspected by dealer and found magnets in starter had come loose from the housing and disintegrated. Starter was rendered inoperable. 2. Once the starter and battery were replaced, the engine would still not start. Dealer tore down the engine to find damaged camshafts and lifters. Yamaha recommended replacing camshafts, lifters, pushrods and all related gaskets and o-rings. Several owners of these bikes have had this problem as evidenced by postings in multiple online user groups.
Mfg Campaign: 11459505
Recall Date: Apr 4, 2022
Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
Cam/lifter failure.
Corrective Action:
Cam/lifter failure.
Additional Notes:
Cam/lifter failure.
Mfg Campaign: 11459582
Recall Date: Apr 4, 2022
Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 YAMAHA XV1900. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS UNABLE TO START THE MOTORCYCLE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TOWED TO RIDENOW POWERSPORTS ON CRAIG (4120 E CRAIG RD, NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV 89030, (855) 975-5959) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH NEEDING THE BATTERY TO BE RECHARGED. THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO RIDENOW POWERSPORTS ON CRAIG AND WAS THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT MOTORCYCLE NEEDED TO BE PLUGGED INTO A TONER. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NEXT TOWED TO RIDENOW POWERSPORTS ON RANCHO (3800 N RANCHO DR #50, LAS VEGAS, NV 89130, (855) 975-5958) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE STARTER WIRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 2,100. ## VIN PASSED ## YAMAHA 2018 STAR ELUDER ##
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 YAMAHA XV1900. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS UNABLE TO START THE MOTORCYCLE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TOWED TO RIDENOW POWERSPORTS ON CRAIG (4120 E CRAIG RD, NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV 89030, (855) 975-5959) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH NEEDING THE BATTERY TO BE RECHARGED. THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO RIDENOW POWERSPORTS ON CRAIG AND WAS THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT MOTORCYCLE NEEDED TO BE PLUGGED INTO A TONER. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NEXT TOWED TO RIDENOW POWERSPORTS ON RANCHO (3800 N RANCHO DR #50, LAS VEGAS, NV 89130, (855) 975-5958) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE STARTER WIRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 2,100. ## VIN PASSED ## YAMAHA 2018 STAR ELUDER ##
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 YAMAHA XV1900. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS UNABLE TO START THE MOTORCYCLE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TOWED TO RIDENOW POWERSPORTS ON CRAIG (4120 E CRAIG RD, NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV 89030, (855) 975-5959) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH NEEDING THE BATTERY TO BE RECHARGED. THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO RIDENOW POWERSPORTS ON CRAIG AND WAS THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT MOTORCYCLE NEEDED TO BE PLUGGED INTO A TONER. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NEXT TOWED TO RIDENOW POWERSPORTS ON RANCHO (3800 N RANCHO DR #50, LAS VEGAS, NV 89130, (855) 975-5958) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE STARTER WIRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 2,100. ## VIN PASSED ## YAMAHA 2018 STAR ELUDER ##
Mfg Campaign: 11416092
Recall Date: May 11, 2021
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