Yamaha FZ-09 problems & recalls
NHTSA records for 2014–2018: 3 recall campaigns and 27 owner complaints. Pick a model year.
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Steering #17V221000 · 2017 · 22,433 units
Problem: Yamaha motor corporation, usa (yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2017 fj-09, fz-09, and xsr900 motorcycles. the lower handlebar holder may loosen due to a painting issue and the inadequate application of the thread-locking agent.
Risk: If the handlebars are not properly secured to the motorcycle, a loss of vehicle control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lower handlebar holder, free of charge. the recall began april 13, 2017. owners may contact yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. yamaha's number for this recall is 990114.
Power Train #15V176000 · 2015 · 4,900 units
Problem: Yamaha motor corporation, usa (yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2015 fj-09 (fj09f/fc), fz-09 (fz09f/fc), fz6r (fz6rf/fc), super tenere (xtz12f/fc), super tenere es (xtz12ef/efc), and r6 (yzf-r6) motorcycles manufactured september 1, 2014, to november 17, 2014. the affected motorcycles may have an incorrectly manufactured shift cam segment stopper, having a sharp edge on the inside of the bend instead of a smooth radius. as a result, the stopper can crack and possibly fracture at this sharp edge.
Risk: If the stopper fractures, the transmission may not shift properly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shift shaft assembly with a new one, free of charge. the recall began on april 6, 2015. owners may contact yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926.
Exterior Lighting #14V550000 · 2014 · 5,300 units
Problem: Yamaha motor corporation, usa (yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2014 yamaha fz09 motorcycles manufactured august 1, 2013, to august 29, 2014. the affected motorcycles may have a headlight harness that is too short and when the handlebars are turned fully to the left or right the harness may break near the coupler or coupler may disconnect from the headlight bulb.
Risk: If the harness breaks or the coupler detaches from the headlight, the headlight will go out, reducing the rider's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will install a sub-harness to lengthen the headlight harness, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on september 22, 2014. owners may contact yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926.
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