Yamaha Recall 17V221000: Steering, Steering Wheel/handle Bar

NHTSA recall 17V221000 · announced March 31, 2017 · filed by Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa · 22,433 units affected

The problem

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2017 FJ-09, FZ-09, and XSR900 motorcycles. The lower handlebar holder may loosen due to a painting issue and the inadequate application of the thread-locking agent.

The risk

If the handlebars are not properly secured to the motorcycle, a loss of vehicle control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lower handlebar holder, free of charge. The recall began April 13, 2017. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990114.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2015 Yamaha Fj-09
• 2016 Yamaha Fj-09
• 2017 Yamaha Fj-09
• 2015 Yamaha Fz-09
• 2016 Yamaha Fz-09
• 2017 Yamaha Fz-09
• 2015 Yamaha Xsr900
• 2016 Yamaha Xsr900
• 2017 Yamaha Xsr900

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.