Yamaha XTZ12 (2013) Recall: Engine Won't Return to Idle Risk
Yamaha recalls 2012-2013 XTZ12 Super Tenere motorcycles due to potential engine failure when throttle is released, risking loss of control. Owners must contact Yamaha for free repair.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the engine does not return to idle when the throttle is released, it can lead to a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Yamaha is recalling certain 2012-2013 XTZ12 Super Tenere motorcycles because a gap in the protective sealant can cause corrosion, preventing the engine from returning to idle after throttle release. This could lead to loss of control and crashes. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1251355-yamaha-xtz12-2013-recall-engine-won-t-return-to-idle.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1251355-yamaha-xtz12-2013-recall-engine-won-t-return-to-idle · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V695000
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“Yamaha XTZ12 (2013) Recall: Engine Won't Return to Idle Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1251355-yamaha-xtz12-2013-recall-engine-won-t-return-to-idle. Based on NHTSA recall #18V695000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V695000).
Why it’s dangerous
Over time, a gap develops in the protective sealant where accelerator and throttle position sensor wires connect to the electronic control unit. This causes corrosion that prevents the engine from returning to idle when the throttle is released, potentially leading to loss of control and crashes.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2012-2013 Yamaha XTZ12 Super Tenere motorcycles are affected. Riders who experience engine not returning to idle after throttle release are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2012-2013 model years of Yamaha XTZ12 Super Tenere motorcycles. The recall began October 26, 2018, and owners will be notified by Yamaha.
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Yamaha- Category
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What to do — step by step
Contact Yamaha
Call 1-800-962-7926 to schedule a free repair with a new sub lead harness multi-connector.
What NHTSA says to do
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will bypass the wire lead connection with a new sub lead harness multi-connector, free of charge. The recall began October 26, 2018. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990122.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 7 months.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V695000 (April 10, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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