Yamaha Super Tenere problems & recalls
NHTSA records for 2015–2015: 1 recall campaign and 1 owner complaint. Pick a model year.
By year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 1 |
What owners complain about (all years)
Recent recalls
Power Train #15V176000 · 2015 · 4,900 units
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.
Fix: 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.
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