Yamaha recall motorcycles being sold in Ireland due to potential for rider injury

Irish consumers who have purchased a Yamaha motorcycle over the past year are being warned over a recent recall due to a fault.

Officials at the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission have warned that riders could be at risk of bruising and fractures.

According to the recall notice: “Yamaha recalls to repair certain XTZ690D (Tenere World Raid) Motorcycles.

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“The affected products were manufactured from June 2022 until March 2023.

“The product presents a risk of injuries. Due to a fault with the fuel tank, fuel may leak. This can lead to the rider falling from the motorcycle resulting in bruising and fractures”.

The brand is Yamaha, and the model type codes are BAG1VIN: From VG5DM116000000101 to VG5DM116000007899. These VIN numbers are not consecutive.

There are approximately 17 affected products in the Republic of Ireland.

Yamaha is also recalling for repairs on certain MWD300 (TRICITY 300) Motorcycles.

The affected products were manufactured from July 2020 until March 2023.

“The product presents a risk of injuries. Due to a fault with the Standing Assist System it may not release immediately after deactivation. This can lead to the rider falling from the motorcycle resulting in bruising and fractures”.

The brand is Yamaha, and the affected models are BX91, BX94, BED1, BED2, BED7, and BED8. The VIN numbers are MLESH161000001004, MLESH161000012156, MLESH201000001001, and MLESH201000101390.

There are approximately 51 affected products in the Republic of Ireland.

What to do

Yamaha Dealers will directly contact all affected customers advising them to make an appointment with their local Yamaha Authorised Repairer where the product will be modified.

If you believe that your vehicle may be impacted by this recall for repair, then you can contact Danfay Limited on (01) 2859177 or email info@danfay.ie

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