Yamaha is Recalling Certain Motorcycles Due to Insufficiently Tightened Engine Oil Hose Flare Nut

Insufficiently Tightened Engine Oil Hose Flare Nut

An oil leak onto the rear tire can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V730000

Manufacturer Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

Components ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Potential Number of Units Affected 1,902

Summary

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Yamaha SR400 motorcycles. The engine oil line flare nut may be insufficiently tightened, allowing oil to leak onto the rear tire.

Remedy

Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the flare nut connection. If oil is not leaking, the nut will be tightened. If oil is leaking, the engine oil line will be replaced and the flare nut will be tightened, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 29, 2018. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926.

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Yamaha is Recalling Certain Motorcycles Due to Corrosion of Wiring May Cause Loss of Control

Corrosion of Wiring may cause Loss of Control

If the engine does not return to idle when the throttle is released, it can lead to a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V695000

Manufacturer Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected 4,736

Summary

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Yamaha XTZ12 Super Tenere motorcycles. Over time, a gap may develop in the protective sealant where the lead wires of the accelerator position sensor (APS) and throttle position sensor (TPS) connect to the electronic control unit (ECU). This may cause corrosion on the wires, preventing the engine from returning to idle after the throttle is released.

Remedy

Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will bypass the wire lead connection with a new sub lead harness multi-connector, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in October 2018. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990122.

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Suzuki is Recalling Certain Motorcycles Due to Fuel Pump O-ring Twisted Causing Fuel Leak

Fuel Pump O-ring Twisted Causing Fuel Leak

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V694000

Manufacturer Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.

Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Potential Number of Units Affected 6,928

Summary

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Suzuki DL650A, DL650XA, GSX-R1000, GSX-R1000R, and 2018 GSX-S750 motorcycles. During installation, the fuel pump O-ring may have been twisted, reducing the sealing performance and possibly resulting in a fuel leak.

Remedy

Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump O-ring and the fuel tank inner vessel, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in October 2018. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's numbers for this recall are 2A86-2A88.

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