Campaign 26V-197Do not drive

Speedometer may become inoperative or display an inaccurate speed

Defect summary

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2026 TW200 motorcycles. The speedometer may become inoperative or display an inaccurate speed.

Consequence

Speedometer failure increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to ride their motorcycle until the repair is performed. Dealers will replace the gear unit assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 6, 2026. Owners may contact Yamaha's customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990187. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 17, 2026.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 26V197000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about electrical system on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 26V-197
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
Yamaha	TW200	2026	0

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.

Investigation

No NHTSA investigation is linked to this recall

Most recalls are started by the manufacturer. This one lists "Manufacturer" as its origin.

Before the recall

No service bulletins on this component preceded the recall

Distinct manufacturer communications on the same component group, make, model and model year in the 24 months before the report date.

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications file.

Service bulletins

18V-695 Oct 4, 2018
Over time, a gap may develop in the protective sealant where the lead wires of the accelerator position sensor (APS) and throttle position sensor…
17V-112 Feb 21, 2017
Water can enter and corrode the ignition switch resulting in an unexpected engine stall
16V-892 Dec 12, 2016
Affected motorcycles may have an insufficiently clamped speed sensor lead wire, causing the wire to fatigue and break
15V-410 Jun 29, 2015
In the affected motorcycles, the insulation on the stator coil, a component of the alternator, may become damaged and short circuit to due…
14V-657 Oct 20, 2014
In the affected motorcycles, the positive battery cable may be pinched between the seat base and seat bracket
13V-298 Jul 8, 2013
Slack or sag in the wiring harness may allow it to contact the exhaust manifold causing the wires to melt, and possibly short circuit