Yamaha recall: Steering
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
If the handlebars are not properly secured to the motorcycle, a loss of vehicle control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.
Vehicles covered
- Yamaha Fj-09 2015–2017
- Yamaha Fz-09 2015–2017
- Yamaha Xsr900 2015–2017
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V221000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 31, 2017
- Owners notified
- Apr 13, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 22,433
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Aug 1, 2013 to Jan 31, 2017
- Part
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
- Maker's own recall number
- 990114
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Yamaha recall: Vehicle speed control Apr 16, 2025
- Yamaha recall: Power train Mar 25, 2015
- Yamaha recall: Exterior lighting Sep 10, 2014
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.