Recall 14V657000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

Report Date
20141020
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Affected Vehicles
1 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety 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 Vehicles

Year Make Model
2015 YAMAHA FZ07

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.