Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2022 Tenere 700 (XTZ7N) motorcycles. The front brake calipers may have been assembled with bolts that have an incorrect thread length, which can damage the mounting hole threads in the brake caliper.
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA – Front Brake Caliper May Detach
| Report Received Date | 07/10/2023 |
| NHTSA ID | 23V472000 |
| Consequence Summary | Damaged brake calipers can detach and cause a loss of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | Owners should not operate their motorcycle, other than take it to a dealer, until the remedy is performed. Dealers will inspect the length of the front brake caliper bolts and replace them, if necessary. If the caliper mounting-hole threads are damaged, the caliper will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 20, 2023. Owners may contact Yamaha's customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990168. |
| Recall Code | 990168 |
| Potentially Affected | 211 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | Yes |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V472000) |
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