Yamaha MT recalls

The lower handlebar holder may have been manufactured with improper painting instruction and thread locking agent may not have been adequately applied to the stud bolt thread of the lower handlebar holder. Due to this the stud bolt may loosen and fall off from engine vibration resulting in loss of control.

Fix: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected and replace the lower handlebar holders with the countermeasure parts.

7,625 vehicles

It has been identified that the dimensions of the fitting bracket which secures the fuel tank to the frame are incorrect and this can cause the bracket to contact the fuel tank. This may result in engine vibration being resonance being transmitted to the fuel tank. This can cause the spot weld of the tank cover stay to fail which can cause due to transmitted through the stay. In the worst case fuel may leak.

Fix: Recall all affected machine to change the fuel tank fitting bracket.

897 vehicles

It has been identified that water/moisture can enter the Sub-Switch Assembly and contaminate the main switch circuit board. This can possibly cause corrosion of the main switch electric terminal. In the worst case this can result in the electrical supply being cut and could cause the engine to stall whilst the machine is being ridden.

Fix: Recall all known machines to replace the Sub-Switch Assembly with a new Quality Product.

897 vehicles

Under certain circumstances the headlight wiring harness may become taut on full steering lock. This over time could result in the eventual disconnection of the harness or even failure of the harness. This can cause the failure of the headlight while in use.

Fix: Recall all affected machines to fit an additional sub lead

1,499 vehicles

Under certain circumstances due to vibration a crack may develop at the rear view mirror pivot point and in extreme cases the mirror head(s) may become detached causing a safety issue primarily to other road users or bystanders.

Fix: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected to replace the rear view mirrors with ones that have been modified.

303 vehicles

Rear suspension relay arm bearing housing may weaken by ingress of water and particularly when exposed to road salt in the Winter months. If not rectified this concern could lead to the failure of the rear suspension.

Fix: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected to replace the suspension link arm and associated components.

816 vehicles

It has been identified that under certain circumstances such as heavy rain or cleaning with a high pressure washer. Water may enter the main wiring harness giving the potential to create engine running problems.

Fix: Recalled machines will have the subject wiring checked and replaced as necessary.

634 vehicles

Under certain circumstances the side-stand bracket may break possibly causing the motorcycle to fall over if resting on the stand at the time.

Fix: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected to replace the side stand bracket and to check and where necessary replace the wiring harness.

634 vehicles

The idle speed of the engine may become intermittently unstable. In rare cases this may result in the engine stalling when the machine is stationery or at low speed

Fix: Recall affected machines and check Throttle Position Sensor.If necessary fit revised part.

14,384 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2005 to 31 Dec 2005