It takes a while for it to filter around. When the "Intent to recall" for the shift shaft issue came out in the US, it took a couple of weeks for it to make it's way around the world. So far, this isn't a recall, but a TSB (Technical Service Bulletin). Not sure if it will become a recall, seems enough bikes are affected to do the TSB but not enough to issue a general recall.
Still, good on Yamaha for responding.