Recall 14V657000: 2015 Yamaha FZ07

Report received

Oct 20, 2014

Manufacturer

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

Potentially affected

3,100vehicles

Model years

2015

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2015 Yamaha FZ073 complaints