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Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

NHTSA · 14V657000 · published 2014-10-20

NHTSA campaign 14V657000

Hazard

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

The text above is quoted verbatim from the NHTSA record. Confirm the affected units and the remedy with the manufacturer or NHTSA. Recall data may be incomplete, delayed, or superseded.

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Affected products

2015 YAMAHA FZ07