YAMAHA FZ07 2015: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V657000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| YAMAHA | FZ07 | 2015 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2014-10-31 | 2014-10-20 | 2014-10-20 |
Production Dates: 2014-05-01 - 2014-09-30
Manufacturers Involved: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 990089
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3100
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
If the battery cable is pinched, it may chafe and short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
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.
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.
