Recall 18V695 affects 4,736 2012-2013 Yamaha XTZ12 motorcycles for throttle sensor wiring corrosion. Repair is free at any franchised Yamaha dealer.
Yamaha is recalling 4,736 2012-2013 XTZ12 motorcycles because corrosion can affect the accelerator and throttle position sensor wiring at the electronic control unit. If the engine does not return to idle after the throttle is released, the rider can lose control, and the Yamaha dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The 2012-2013 Yamaha XTZ12 uses accelerator position and throttle position sensors to tell the electronic control unit how far the rider has opened the throttle. The ECU uses those signals to control engine response and bring the engine back to idle when the throttle is released. The lead wires between those sensors and the ECU have to carry a clean signal.
On affected motorcycles, a gap can form in the protective sealant around the sensor lead-wire connections. Moisture reaches the wire surfaces through that gap and corrosion forms. Corrosion changes electrical resistance, so the ECU receives the wrong signal from the accelerator position sensor or throttle position sensor. When that happens, the engine does not return to idle as expected after the rider lets off the throttle.
Before failure, the motorcycle can be hard to restart. The engine can also misfire or run poorly, which is the warning sign Yamaha identified.
Who's affected?
Covers the XTZ12 across the 2012 and 2013 model years, with the same wiring component listed for both years.
| 2012 Yamaha XTZ12 | wiring |
|---|---|
| 2013 Yamaha XTZ12 | wiring |
| Units affected | 4,736 |
A matching year and model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorcycle is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the engine does not return to idle when you release the throttle, the motorcycle can lose control and increase the risk of a crash. A hard restart, misfire, or poor running is a warning sign to stop riding and arrange service. Repair will be free at any franchised Yamaha dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2012-2013 Yamaha XTZ12 is included in this recall.
- Review Yamaha's owner notice mailed October 26, 2018, or ask Yamaha customer service for the current repair timing.
- Contact a franchised Yamaha dealer when the repair is open for your VIN; the free sub lead harness multi-connector bypass fixes the corroded APS and TPS wire-lead connection.
- Reference recall number 18V695 and Yamaha recall 990122 when you call.
- Ride cautiously until the repair is complete. If the engine does not return to idle after you release the throttle, stop riding and contact Yamaha service.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Yamaha technician bypasses the wire lead connection with a new sub lead harness multi connector. The work addresses the accelerator position sensor and throttle position sensor wiring connection to the electronic control unit, where corrosion can interfere with the engine returning to idle. Because the final remedy is listed as under development, treat the dealer repair as free once Yamaha opens it for your VIN. Yamaha has a general reimbursement plan on file, so keep documentation for any related repair you already paid for and ask Yamaha customer service how to submit it.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| October 4, 2018 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 19, 2018 | Dealer notification began |
| October 19, 2018 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| October 22, 2018 | Dealer notification ended |
| October 26, 2018 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 18V695?
Recall 18V695 covers 4,736 2012-2013 Yamaha XTZ12 motorcycles with wiring at the accelerator position sensor and throttle position sensor connection to the ECU. Corrosion at that connection can keep the engine from returning to idle after the throttle is released.
What should I do if my 2012-2013 Yamaha XTZ12 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorcycle is included in recall 18V695. If it is, contact a franchised Yamaha dealer and reference recall 18V695 or Yamaha recall number 990122. The dealer repair bypasses the wire lead connection with a new sub lead harness multi-connector.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Yamaha's remedy says dealers will install the new sub lead harness multi-connector free of charge. Yamaha customer service is available at 1-800-962-7926.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is loss of control. If the engine does not return to idle when you release the throttle, the motorcycle can continue producing power when you expect it to slow, increasing crash risk. Confirm your VIN and arrange the free Yamaha dealer repair.
When did Yamaha start this recall repair?
Yamaha began the recall on October 26, 2018. The remedy calls for dealers to bypass the affected wire lead connection with a new sub lead harness multi-connector at no charge. Use your VIN to confirm inclusion before calling the dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/18V695000 |
|---|---|
| Yamaha customer service | 1-800-962-7926 |
| NHTSA recall # | 18V695 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 18V695000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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