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Yamaha - Arcing may cause headlight failure
Official notice
10 Feb 2014
Last checked
10 Feb 2014
An official NHTSA notice concerns Yamaha - Arcing may cause headlight failure. 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. Published 2014-02-10.
What to do now
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.
Units affected
24,000
Recall number
990084
Official notice
2014-02-10
The hazard
The hazard
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.
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Brand: Yamaha. Contact: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA.
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