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Loss of control Published 6 Jun 2017 Ref JP-1140560

Yamaha: Engine - Other

Translated from Japanese · machine translation

Safety-critical recall — loss of control. If your vehicle is affected, contact your dealer before driving.
Country
Japan
Published
6 Jun 2017
Units affected
5291
Reference
JP-1140560

Affected vehicles

Yamaha XVS400C Dragstar Classic 2009–2016 Yamaha XVS400 Dragstar 2009–2016

Hazard

In the engine, the protective material covering the solder joints inside the crank position sensor is of inadequate material quality, allowing engine oil to penetrate into the sensor interior and adhere to the copper wiring. When the sensor becomes heated during stop-and-go traffic conditions and similar situations, the copper wiring corrodes due to engine oil components. In the worst case, the copper wiring may fracture, resulting in engine stalling or failure to start while driving.
Show original (日本語)
原動機において、クランクポジションセンサー内部のはんだ付け部を覆う、保護材の材質が不適切なため、エンジンオイルがセンサー内部へ浸入し、銅線に付着することがある。そのため、渋滞路走行等によりセンサーが高温になると、エンジンオイル成分で銅線が腐食し、最悪の場合、銅線が断線して走行中にエンストやエンジンが始動不能となるおそれがある。

Remedy

Replace the stator coil assembly with the corrective part on all vehicles.
Show original (日本語)
全車両、ステーターコイルアッセンブリを対策品と交換する。

Official source

View the official recall notice