2015 YAMAHA FJ-09
2 recalls — 14 complaints — 2 TSBs
17V221000 Mar 31, 2017
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
If the handlebars are not properly secured to the motorcycle, a loss of vehicle control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
15V176000 Mar 25, 2015
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Defect Description
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 ha... Read more
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.
Complaint Statistics
14 total complaints
1 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 6 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
ENGINE
Jun 11, 2019
Incident date: Apr 9, 2019
CLUTCH BASKET WENT BAD (MANY OF THIS ENGINE MOTORCYCLES WITH THE SAME PROBLEM)
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 28, 2018
Incident date: Feb 14, 2018
I JUST HAD TO PAY TO HAVE A SAFETY PROBLEM KNOWN TO YAMAHA REPAIRED. THE CLUTCH CABLE ON YAMAHA FJ-09S UP THROUGH 2017 IS KNOW TO BREAK BECAUSE OF IMPROPER DESIGN. YAMAHA HAS COME OUT WITH A REDESIGNED CLUTH CABLE TO FIX THIS PRO0BLEM. IF A RIDER HAD HIS CLUTCH CABLE BREAK IT WOULD RENDER THE MT... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Dec 5, 2017
Incident date: Nov 27, 2017
WHILE SITTING IN TRAFFIC AT A STOP LIGHT I FELT A POP IN MY LEFT HAND AND THE CLUTCH GAINED AN EXTRA HALF INCH OF SLACK. THE MOTORCYCLE BEGAN TRYING TO LURCH FORWARD FROM THE NOW SLIPPING CLUTCH. THE CLUTCH CABLE HAD BEGUN TO BREAK. I MANAGED TO WRESTLE THE BIKE OUT OF TRAFFIC TO THE SIDE OF THE ROA... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 14, 2017
Incident date: Nov 7, 2016
THE OIL PAN DRAIN PLUG IS PROTECTED BY A PROTRUDING FIN. IF THIS FIN HITS AN OBJECT IT WILL BE PUSHED INTO THE OIL PAN AND CAUSE IT TO RUPTURE/ FRACTURE AND RELEASE THE OIL. THIS RELEASE OF A LARGE AMOUNT OF OIL MAY COVER THE BACK WHEEL CAUSING AN ACCIDENT AND POSSIBLY DEATH. THIS HAS NOT HAPPENED T... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES
Feb 7, 2016
Incident date: Jan 16, 2016
A FULL DESCRIPTION OF THE INCIDENT INCLUDING PICTURES AND WRITE-UP CAN BE FOUND HERE: HTTP://FJ-09.ORG/THREAD/2911/12-STEP-REPLACE-OIL-PAN
ENGINE
Feb 7, 2016
Incident date: Jan 16, 2016
A FULL DESCRIPTION OF THE INCIDENT INCLUDING PICTURES AND WRITE-UP CAN BE FOUND HERE: HTTP://FJ-09.ORG/THREAD/2911/12-STEP-REPLACE-OIL-PAN
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 7, 2016
Incident date: Jan 16, 2016
A FULL DESCRIPTION OF THE INCIDENT INCLUDING PICTURES AND WRITE-UP CAN BE FOUND HERE: HTTP://FJ-09.ORG/THREAD/2911/12-STEP-REPLACE-OIL-PAN
POWER TRAIN
Jan 16, 2016
Incident date: Jan 1, 2016
FACTORY SPECIFICATION FOR FINAL DRIVE CHAIN TENSION ON THE FJ-09 IS UNUSUALLY TIGHT AT 5MM - 15MM. I HAVE OWNED MORE THAN 40 MOTORCYCLES AND NONE OF THEM SPECIFIED SUCH A TIGHT TENSION. MOST MFGRS, INCL. EVERY YAMAHA I'VE EVER OWNED, SPECIFY 25MM - 35MM "SLACK" IN THE CHAIN FROM FULL TIGHT AND WHEN... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 22, 2015
Incident date: Jul 18, 2015
TRAVELING AT APPROX 45 MPH VEHICLE SHUT OFF. UPON RESTART SEVERAL MINUTES LATER IT WOULD ONLY IDLE FOR A FEW SECONDS BEFORE STALLING AGAIN. TOWED TO DEALER, UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE A PROBLEM. BIKE WAS RETURNED 2 DAYS LATER WITH ASSURANCES IT WAS RUNNING FINE. ON THE RIDE HOME, APPROX 5 MILES FROM THE... Read more
ENGINE
Jul 22, 2015
Incident date: Jul 18, 2015
TRAVELING AT APPROX 45 MPH VEHICLE SHUT OFF. UPON RESTART SEVERAL MINUTES LATER IT WOULD ONLY IDLE FOR A FEW SECONDS BEFORE STALLING AGAIN. TOWED TO DEALER, UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE A PROBLEM. BIKE WAS RETURNED 2 DAYS LATER WITH ASSURANCES IT WAS RUNNING FINE. ON THE RIDE HOME, APPROX 5 MILES FROM THE... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jul 22, 2015
Incident date: Jul 18, 2015
TRAVELING AT APPROX 45 MPH VEHICLE SHUT OFF. UPON RESTART SEVERAL MINUTES LATER IT WOULD ONLY IDLE FOR A FEW SECONDS BEFORE STALLING AGAIN. TOWED TO DEALER, UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE A PROBLEM. BIKE WAS RETURNED 2 DAYS LATER WITH ASSURANCES IT WAS RUNNING FINE. ON THE RIDE HOME, APPROX 5 MILES FROM THE... Read more
ENGINE
Jul 21, 2015
Incident date: Jun 15, 2015
CAM CHAIN TENSIONER FAILED TO ADJUST CORRECTLY CAUSING CAM CHAIN TO OVER TIGHTEN WHICH LED TO CHAIN GUIDE DAMAGE. ENGINE OIL CONTAMINATED WITH METAL FILINGS
ENGINE
May 11, 2015
Incident date: May 5, 2015
SUDDEN ONSET OF VERY LOUD CAM CHAIN/CAM CHAIN TENSIONER NOISE. METAL ON METAL CONTACT WHICH OVERTIME CAN BLOCK FILTER AND CEASE ENGINE DUE TO IMPROPER OIL DISTRIBUTION, RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH. ISSUE LIKELY WITH CAM CHAIN TENSIONER. NO RECALL ISSUED AS OF YET, BUT MANY COMPLAINTS ONLINE REGA... Read more
ENGINE
Mar 25, 2015
Incident date: Mar 21, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 YAMAHA FJ-09. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE TIMING CHAIN OF THE TENSIONER CAUSING THE MOTORCYCLE TO FAIL. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT PROVIDE... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 2015 YAMAHA FJ-09
2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 1 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 |
TB-M-2015-007
May 13, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
YAMAHA MC: DUE TO MOUNTING BOSS BEING MOLDED 0.2MM THINNER THEN SPECIFICATION, A RATTLING NOISE IS HEARD WHERE STAYS AND REAR FRAME ARE BOLTED TOGETHER BETWEEN LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE CASE STAYS AND REAR FRAME. MODEL 2015 FJ09F. *PE
TE-M-2015-006
May 11, 2015
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
YAMAHA MC: INFORMATION ON DISCONTINUATION OF SUSPENSION OIL RT-43 USED FOR CERTAIN MODELS AND REPLACED BY AN ULTRA HIGH PERFORMANCE M1 SUSPENSION OIL. NO MODEL OR YEARS LISTED. *PE
YAMAHA FJ-09 — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the YAMAHA FJ-09 across all model years (2015–2017).
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Total Recalls
14
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths