NHTSA Recall 14V044000: Headlights (exterior lighting)
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 24,000 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Yamaha XTZ12.
| NHTSA campaign | 14V044000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 990084 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › HEADLIGHTS |
| Report received | February 10, 2014 |
| Owner notification | March 10, 2014 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 14V044000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.