The problem
Yamaha is recalling certain model year 2005 motorcycles manufactured between october 2004 and april 2005. The throttle position sensor can fail.
The risk
Failure of the throttle position sensor could cause the engine to stall which could result in a crash.
The fix
Yamaha will notify owners and replace the throttle position sensor free of charge. The safety recall began on october 7, 2009. Owners may contact yamaha at 1-714-761-7300.
Contacts
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 <a href=http://www.Safercar.Gov>http://www.Safercar.Gov</a> .
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Yamaha dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 09V360000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.