CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
- Problem
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2022 Tenere 700 (XTZ7N) motorcycles. The front brake calipers may have been assembled with bolts that have an incorrect thread length, which can damage the mounting hole threads in the brake caliper.
- Risk
- Damaged brake calipers can detach and cause a loss of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Owners should not operate their motorcycle, other than take it to a dealer, until the remedy is performed. Dealers will inspect the length of the front brake caliper bolts and replace them, if necessary. If the caliper mounting-hole threads are damaged, the caliper will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 20, 2023. Owners may contact Yamaha's customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990168.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The front brake calipers on this motorcycle may have been assembled with bolts of incorrect thread length. Over time, this can damage the threads in the caliper's mounting holes, and a damaged caliper can detach from the bike, causing a loss of braking ability and raising the risk of a crash.
Until the repair is done, do not ride the motorcycle. The only permitted use is taking it to an authorized dealer. Dealers will inspect the front brake caliper bolts and replace them if needed. If the mounting-hole threads are already damaged, the caliper will be replaced. All repairs are free of charge.
Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 20, 2023. You can also contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926 and reference recall number 990168. Check your vehicle identification number for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Yamaha Tenere 700 | 2022 |
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