Tenere recal in Australia XT1200Z. Doesnt look too major.
http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1056140
http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1056140
They did years ago. It is supposed to have a metal piece inserted or moulded in there now. If it hasn't go and get it done. The silver cover is just a dress piece or a very light duty extension for when you "flat tray" the back.Red dust said:Might as well recall the useless plastic gear rack as well!
Could be dangerous to other traffic if whatever is attached to the rack fall of due to a weak rack :-(
I called my dealer about this. They're aware of wiring issue, but they won't do anything unless it's broken and they said there's no updated part number. Ya right. I told them about the au recall as well. They don't know of a pending US recall of any kind. Since mine really hasn't been a problem yet and I have 2 years left on my extended warranty, I'll hold off and see what happens.Koinz said:I wonder if this recall will makes it way to the US. I know several here have had the harness replaced under warranty, but if your not having the problem, would they still do it.
I mentioned it to my dealer last year when i was having new tires mounted. one of my lights were out just before that.( I moved the connections around the lights have been fine since with no noticeable melting). He looked into an updated part number at the time and there's was none.
I guess I can call him up and show him the recall notice for au.
I have Y.E.S so it shouldnt be too hard to convince them.
There was a thread on this a few months ago and the general sentiment seemed to be that it wasn't worth reporting as it's such a great bike, Yamaha were taking care if it under warranty in case of failure, a replacement harness is relatively inexpensive, and folks didn't really seem to think a recall was warranted.Big Blu said:There will not be a recall in the USA unless owners report there harness failures to the NHTSA, it is they who initiate recalls, not the manufacture.
Paul
Red dust said:Might as well recall the useless plastic gear rack as well!
Could be dangerous to other traffic if whatever is attached to the rack fall of due to a weak rack :-(
My thinking is since the headlights must be on, that the sudden loss of one (or both) even during daylight hours could be considered a potential safety issue. Not trying to blow it out of proportion, but the lights are there for a reason and it's not decoration...Checkswrecks said:The place for US owners to file problem reports is
www.SAFERCAR.GOV
I'm not sure how they will look at the loss of a headlight.
Got to agree with you about Yamaha here, Snake, as there are only two NHTSA reports of the headlamp issue on the Tenere and zero on the R1. It would appear that Yamaha are taking the bull by the horns and replacing with the upgraded harness. The timeframe is about right considering the updated harness became available a few weeks (two months maybe?) ago.snakebitten said:It might have taken longer than it should have. But this is just one more reason for me to feel good about my decision to buy this bike a few years ago. I feel like it was incredibly well engineered. Built by a company with obvious dedication to quality control. And finally, a company that really does stand behind it's product.
And for me personally, a group of folks at a dealership that genuinely takes an interest in me being a satisfied customer.
Couldn't really ask for more. Very pleased.
What, like this you mean ?Red dust said:Might as well recall the useless plastic gear rack as well!
Could be dangerous to other traffic if whatever is attached to the rack fall of due to a weak rack :-(