Safety recall notice received - Front brake switch

[ballisticexchris]

I just got the notice as well. Mine is a 2017. I am going to call tomorrow and check if mine is affected. If it is I'll just have the dealer give me the switch and install it myself.

 

[ballisticexchris]

I checked with my dealer (WWW.Cycleshacknorth.com) after going thru the Yamaha website. Yep, my 2017 non ES is on the list. The bike is there already for some work so they have ordered the kit and will have it installed prior to my return from the land of ice and snow (Chicago).

I just checked and mine is on the list.

 

[gaps]

Just got the letter, 2014 non ES here.

 

[MCGMB]

I did not get the notice (yet).

Checked online and my '16 non-ES IS included. Now when to schedule...

Thank you @Cycledude for starting this thread and @Top Ten for pointing me in the right direction on Yamaha's site.

 

[WJBertrand]

Strangely, the USPS Informed Delivery email showed the recall notice was in yesterday’s mail. But when I checked, it wasn’t there. Seems like the mail person lost it somewhere between the post office and my house! I have a 2015 ES and have never had any trouble with the brake light or CC.


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[Thrasherg]

I was really surprised, I have been seeing all these messages about the recall, but didn’t do anything, then saturday I used the Yamaha WEB page and it says my 2015 ES is part of the recall, then that morning, in my letterbox there’s a letter from Yamaha telling me my bike has been recalled!! What are the odds!! Never had an issue with the brake light or cruise control but will get it booked in for the recall..

 

[ballisticexchris]

Strangely, the USPS Informed Delivery email showed the recall notice was in yesterday’s mail.

LOL Jeff!! I too have USPS Informed Delivery. It's a pretty cool service considering how crummy the USPS service is!! BTW I have had a few times that letters show up but come later than all the mail that shows up.

 

[ballisticexchris]

WARNING!! WARNING!! It is very important to remember that you need to get your bike in for repair under this recall ASAP!!! The repair is time sensitive as far as getting it performed. I'm on the injured list and have to figure a way to get mine to the service department soon.

I called Yamaha USA and was informed this repair needs to be done by 2071 or it will no longer be valid!!

 

[Checkswrecks]

WARNING!! WARNING!! It is very important to remember that you need to get your bike in for repair under this recall ASAP!!! The repair is time sensitive as far as getting it performed. I'm on the injured list and have to figure a way to get mine to the service department soon.

I called Yamaha USA and was informed this repair needs to be done by 2071 or it will no longer be valid!!

2071 ???
Have you been hitting the pain meds a bit hard?

 

[ballisticexchris]

Oh no Bob!! LOL!! I was just chatting with the Yamaha rep and was surprised how long these recalls are good for. I'll be 110 years old when it expires.

 

[bigbob]

Envelope in today’s mail. Opened and two pages. Both my 2014 Ténéré ES and 2018 Venture inside.

 

[Don T]

It seems like it's all gen2 bikes...

 

[Sierra1]

They probably changed vendors, to get a lower cost per item. Sometimes, you get what you pay for.

 

[WJBertrand]

LOL Jeff!! I too have USPS Informed Delivery. It's a pretty cool service considering how crummy the USPS service is!! BTW I have had a few times that letters show up but come later than all the mail that shows up.

It showed up in today's mail finally. I've found the informed delivery to be pretty reliable. This is the first time it's told me there was mail coming that did not arrive.

 

[bnschroder]

I got mine too today for the 2014. Would love to know if anybody has luck just getting the part and installing themselves. I am not a big fan of the local shops.


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[Mak10]

Mine showed up today in the mail as well. I am going to see if they will warranty my faulty sport/touring switch while they are at it.

 

[whisperquiet]

I got mine too today for the 2014. Would love to know if anybody has luck just getting the part and installing themselves. I am not a big fan of the local shops.


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I am going to try the self install route, but if not I already have removed both right side panels, wire clips/ties, and marked the brake light switch wiring harness from the front brake lever to where it plugs in the harness under the right panel. A normal tech can do the recall in less than 15 minutes with the access I provided.

I haven’t isolated the wiring on my Tracer GT yet for the recall.

 

[Cycledude]

I totally understand why some folks would prefer to change the switch themselves.
But Yamaha is paying the dealer to make the switch and they really don’t want others messing with it.

Thought I remembered reading about some generation one owners have sticking brake light issues so I’m kind of surprised they haven’t had to recall all years of the Tenere for this issue.

 

[ballisticexchris]

I totally understand why some folks would prefer to change the switch themselves.
But Yamaha is paying the dealer to make the switch and they really don’t want others messing with it.

Thought I remembered reading about some generation one owners have sticking brake light issues so I’m kind of surprised they haven’t had to recall all years of the Tenere for this issue.

I have done warranty work myself in past by just getting the part. This is different. Safety recalls per Yamaha USA can only be done by the dealer. The only way around it is by purchasing the part yourself and doing it.

 

[Sierra1]

I'm glad I can trust my shop. Of course. . . . I haven't received a recall either. I probably threw it away.