Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA recall 23V472

Affected vehicles (1)

Component / system

Defect

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2022 Tenere 700 (XTZ7N) motorcycles. The front brake calipers may have been assembled with bolts that have an incorrect thread length, which can damage the mounting hole threads in the brake caliper.

Risk / consequence

Damaged brake calipers can detach and cause a loss of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Owners should not operate their motorcycle, other than take it to a dealer, until the remedy is performed. Dealers will inspect the length of the front brake caliper bolts and replace them, if necessary. If the caliper mounting-hole threads are damaged, the caliper will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 20, 2023. Owners may contact Yamaha's customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990168.

Chronology of events

1. June, 2023

   In June, 2023 Yamaha Motor corporation USA was informed by the manufacturer, Yamaha Motor Co., LTD that such a condition could exist in previously modified units. This was determined pursuant to quality control review, testing and a review of foreign models that use substantially similar part design.

Notification schedule

Dealer notification

JUL 20, 2023 - JUL 24, 2023

Owner notification

JUL 20, 2023 - JUL 24, 2023