Do you own one of these potential lemon motorcycles?
| Vehicle Make / Model: | | Model Year(s): |
| YAMAHA XTZ12B/BC | | 2012 |
| Manufacturer: YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA | Mfr's Report Date: OCT 28, 2011 |
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V532000 | N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A |
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,069 |
Summary:
 YAMAHA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 XTZ12B/BC (SUPER TENERE) MOTORCYCLES, MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 01, 2011, THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2011. DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS, THE FUEL PUMP O-RING MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED INCORRECTLY IN ITS GROOVE. IF THE TABS LOCATED AROUND THE INNER CIRCUMFERENCE OF THE O쳌]RING WERE NOT SEATED INTO THE GROOVE PROPERLY DURING PUMP INSTALLATION, THE O RING SEALING LIP COULD BE PINCHED AND DAMAGED, PREVENTING PROPER SEALING. |
Consequence:
THIS COULD ALLOW FUEL TO LEAK FROM AROUND THE FUEL PUMP MOUNTED UNDER THE FUEL TANK. LEAKING FUEL COULD RESULT IN A FIRE HAZARD. |
Remedy:
YAMAHA DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP O-RING |
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