Vehicle recall 11V532000 · November 1, 2011
2012 Yamaha XTZ12B/BC
During the assembly process, the fuel pump o]ring may have been installed incorrectly in its groove.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Yamaha is recalling certain model year 2012 XTZ12B/bc (super tenere) motorcycles, manufactured from June 01, 2011, through August 31, 2011. During the assembly process, the fuel pump o]ring may have been installed incorrectly in its groove. If the tabs located around the inner circumference of the o]ring were not seated into the groove properly during pump installation, the o]ring sealing lip could be pinched and damaged, preventing proper sealing.
- Consequence
- This could allow fuel to leak from around the fuel pump mounted under the fuel tank. Leaking fuel could result in a fire hazard.
- Remedy
- Yamaha dealers will replace the fuel pump o-ring free of charge. The safety recall began on November 15, 2011. Owners may contact yamaha at 1-800-962-7926.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V532000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 1, 2011
- Filed by
- YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA
- Owner notification
- November 15, 2011
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,069
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Yamaha XTZ12B/BC (2012): 2012
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