Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA: Safety Recalls in 2014
Updated on March 31, 2026.
There were 5 safety recalls made by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA in 2014. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
November 25, 2014
(Campaign #: 990091)
Air Induction Pipe Failure
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Yamaha XT250 motorcycles manufactured August 1, 2012, to October 1, 2014. The affected motorcycles contain an air induction pipe and hose which may fail after prolonged periods of high RPM operation. The air induction hose may melt causing hot exhaust gases to leak from the hose.
NHTSA ID: 14V754000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 4,776
Consequence Summary:
A melted air induction hose may cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action:
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air induction pipe and hose, free of charge. The recall began January 9, 2015. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-714-761-7300. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990091.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 58.71
October 20, 2014
(Campaign #: 990089)
Battery Cable Pinched By Seat Base
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2015 FZ07 motorcycles manufactured May 1, 2014, to September 30, 2014. In the affected motorcycles, the positive battery cable may be pinched between the seat base and seat bracket.
NHTSA ID: 14V657000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 3,100
Consequence Summary:
If the battery cable is pinched, it may chafe and short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Yamaha has notified owners, and dealers will replace the positive battery cable and seat bracket, free of charge. The recall began on October 31, 2014. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990089.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 71.61
October 14, 2014
(Campaign #: 990088)
Front And Rear Wheel Insufficient Hardness
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2014 Yamaha YZF-R6 motorcycles manufactured August 1, 2014, to September 1, 2014. The front and rear wheels of the affected motorcycles may have been manufactured with insufficient hardness.
NHTSA ID: 14V644000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 28
Consequence Summary:
If the wheels have insufficient hardness, the wheels may loosen and/or air may leak from around the tire bead. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Yamaha has notified owners, and dealers will replace the front and rear wheel and tire assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on October 30, 2014. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990088.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 96.43
September 10, 2014
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Headlight Harness may be too Short
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2014 Yamaha FZ09 motorcycles manufactured August 1, 2013, to August 29, 2014. The affected motorcycles may have a headlight harness that is too short and when the handlebars are turned fully to the left or right the harness may break near the coupler or coupler may disconnect from the headlight bulb.
NHTSA ID: 14V550000
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
# of Units Affected: 5,300
Consequence Summary:
If the harness breaks or the coupler detaches from the headlight, the headlight will go out, reducing the rider's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will install a sub-harness to lengthen the headlight harness, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on September 22, 2014. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 57.83
February 10, 2014
(Campaign #: 990084)
Arcing may cause Headlight Failure
Yamaha Motor Corporation USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 YZFR1 motorcycles manufactured October 2008 through August 2013 and 2012-2013 XTZ12 motorcycles manufactured October 2011 through August 2013. In the affected motorcycles, use of the headlight may generate enough heat to cause the bulb connections to expand, resulting in arcing in the headlight bulb socket which could cause the socket to overheat, melt and cause the headlight to malfunction.
NHTSA ID: 14V044000
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
# of Units Affected: 24,000
Consequence Summary:
A headlight failure reduces the rider's ability to see clearly and the motorcycle's visibility to oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Yamaha will notify owners and dealers will replace the headlight socket, free of charge. The recall began on March 10, 2014. Owners may contact Yamaha at 1-800-962-7926.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 32.27
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