NHTSA campaign 14V657000

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA recall 14V657000

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.

Reported 10/20/2014

What can happen

If the battery cable is pinched, it may chafe and short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Repair

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.

Components

  • Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: Cables

Affected years and models

A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.