Model Year(s):

YAMAHA / XTZ12B/BC 2012


Manufacturer: YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA

Mfr's Report Date: OCT 28, 2011

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V532000

NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEELIVERY: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«n]RING MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED INCORRECTLY IN ITS GROOVE. IF THE TABS LOCATED AROUND THE INNER CIRCUMFERENCE OF THE O«n]RING WERE NOT SEATED INTO THE GROOVE PROPERLY DURING PUMP INSTALLATION, THE O«n]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 FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT YAMAHA AT 1-800-962-7926.