Yamaha recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2015 FZ07 motorcycles manufactured May 1, 2014, to September 30, 2014. In the affected motorcycles, the positive battery cable may be pinched between the seat base and seat bracket.
What could happen
If the battery cable is pinched, it may chafe and short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Yamaha has notified owners, and dealers will replace the positive battery cable and seat bracket, free of charge. The recall began on October 31, 2014. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990089.
Vehicles covered
- Yamaha Fz07 2015
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 14V657000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 20, 2014
- Owners notified
- Oct 31, 2014
- Vehicles or items affected
- 3,100
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- May 1, 2014 to Sep 30, 2014
- Part
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery › Cables
- Maker's own recall number
- 990089
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.