Yamaha 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.
The short version
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA reported a problem with the exterior lighting headlights. Here is what owners need to know.
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.
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.
Yamaha will notify owners and dealers will replace the headlight socket, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 14V-044.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2009–2013 | Yamaha YZF-R1 |
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