CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
- Problem
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2015 FJ-09 (FJ09F/FC), FZ-09 (FZ09F/FC), FZ6R (FZ6RF/FC), Super Tenere (XTZ12F/FC), Super Tenere ES (XTZ12EF/EFC), and R6 (YZF-R6) motorcycles manufactured September 1, 2014, to November 17, 2014. The affected motorcycles may have an incorrectly manufactured shift cam segment stopper, having a sharp edge on the inside of the bend instead of a smooth radius. As a result, the stopper can crack and possibly fracture at this sharp edge.
- Risk
- If the stopper fractures, the transmission may not shift properly, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shift shaft assembly with a new one, free of charge. The recall began on April 6, 2015. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service 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.
What this recall means for you
A shift cam segment stopper on certain motorcycles may have been made with a sharp edge on the inside of its bend instead of a smooth curve. Over time, this stopper can crack and possibly fracture at that sharp edge.
If the stopper breaks, the transmission may not shift properly, which increases the risk of a crash. Affected owners should check their VIN for open recalls and contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926 if they have questions.
Yamaha will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the shift shaft assembly with a new one free of charge.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Yamaha FJ-09 | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Yamaha FZ-09 | 2015 |
| Yamaha FZ6R | 2015 |
| Yamaha Super Tenere | 2015 |
| Yamaha Super Tenere ES | 2015 |
| Yamaha YZF-R6 | 2015 |