A safety recall has been issued for certain Yamaha Ténéré 700 World Raids in the European Union (EU) due to a problem with the turn signals. The recall was published by the European Commission’s Safety Gate on August 10, 2023, and is a result of the improper fitment of a cable binder on the indicator grip switch’s wiring harness. This improper fitment can cause the turn indicators to not blink correctly when the switch is activated, which can confuse other road users and increase the risk of a crash.

The safety recall was initiated by Germany and has since been expanded to include other affected products in countries such as Croatia, France, the Netherlands, Poland, Slovenia, and Sweden. However, it is important to note that this recall only applies to Yamaha Ténéré 700 World Raid motorcycles produced between April 1, 2022, and July 31, 2022. It does not apply to other Ténéré 700 models or World Raids produced outside of this date range. Additionally, the World Raid variant was only sold in certain countries.

The recall filing on Safety Gate includes a detailed photograph of the cable binder in question. It appears to be a type of fancy cable tie that is commonly used on motorcycles. The cable binder is located on the handlebar, near the left-hand switchgear. While the fitment is described as “improper” in the filing, further specifics regarding the nature of the issue are not provided.

Owners of affected motorcycles are advised to contact their local Yamaha dealer for information on the recall service to address this issue. The official recall number for this safety recall is A12/01782/23. The European Commission states that the product does not comply with the regulation on the approval and market surveillance of two- or three-wheel vehicles and quadricycles.