YAMAHA FJ-09 2015: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V176000

Make Model Year
YAMAHA FJ-09 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-04-06 2015-03-25 2015-03-25

Production Dates: 2014-09-01 - 2014-11-17

Manufacturers Involved: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

Component: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4900

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

If the stopper fractures, the transmission may not shift properly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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.