2015 YAMAHA FZ-09
2 recalls — 13 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
13 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 4 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 |
| SUSPENSION | 2 |
| ENGINE | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
POWER TRAIN
Nov 22, 2020
Incident date: Nov 22, 2020
I WAS IN THE PROCESS OF INSTALLING NEW CLUTCH PLATES WHEN I NOTICED THAT MY CLUTCH BASKET WAS CRACKED IN TWO PLACES. AFTER A QUICK GOOGLE SEARCH, I WAS DISAPPOINTED TO SEE THAT CRACKING CLUTCH BASKETS ARE A COMMON ISSUE WITH MY FIRST GENERATION FZ09. I HAD TO LEAVE MY MOTORCYCLE AT MY FRIENDS HOUSE ... Read more
SUSPENSION
May 18, 2019
Incident date: Jan 1, 2016
THE REAR SUSPENSION SHOCK ABSORBER IS RUSTED AT ALL OF THE REAR WELDED POINTS. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN GARAGED AND IS IN A LOW HUMIDITY DESERT OF ARIZONA. THE RUST FROM THE WELDS HAS TRAVELED UP ALONG WHERE TWO PARTS OF THE SHOCK ASSEMBLY IS CONNECTED. THERE IS NO WAY TO DISASSEMBLE THE SHOCK TO CLEAN ... Read more
ENGINE
Aug 28, 2017
Incident date: Aug 22, 2017
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT 50MPH WHEN A ANIMAL CAME OUT OF THE DITCH. I THEN PULLED CLUTCH IN SO I COULD BRAKE. ONCE I DID THIS THE BIKE STALLED. TO GET THE BIKE GOING AGAIN I RELEASED THE CLUTCH, BUT ONCE I DID THIS THE BIKE JUST LOCKED THE BACK TIRE. I THEN PULLED CLUTCH IN AGAIN AND THEN IT STARTED... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Aug 28, 2017
Incident date: Aug 22, 2017
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT 50MPH WHEN A ANIMAL CAME OUT OF THE DITCH. I THEN PULLED CLUTCH IN SO I COULD BRAKE. ONCE I DID THIS THE BIKE STALLED. TO GET THE BIKE GOING AGAIN I RELEASED THE CLUTCH, BUT ONCE I DID THIS THE BIKE JUST LOCKED THE BACK TIRE. I THEN PULLED CLUTCH IN AGAIN AND THEN IT STARTED... Read more
ENGINE
Apr 18, 2017
Incident date: Apr 18, 2017
CLUTCH BASKET CUSH BUMPERS PREMATURELY WEARING OUT, CAUSING FREEPLAY BETWEEN RING GEAR AND BASKET. ANY PLAY WHATSOEVER IS ABNORMAL AND WILL CAUSE EXCESSIVE VIBRATIONS. VIBRATIONS WITHIN THE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY WILL CAUSE PLATES TO BREAK POTENTIALLY CAUSING A CRASH.
POWER TRAIN
Apr 18, 2017
Incident date: Apr 18, 2017
CLUTCH BASKET CUSH BUMPERS PREMATURELY WEARING OUT, CAUSING FREEPLAY BETWEEN RING GEAR AND BASKET. ANY PLAY WHATSOEVER IS ABNORMAL AND WILL CAUSE EXCESSIVE VIBRATIONS. VIBRATIONS WITHIN THE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY WILL CAUSE PLATES TO BREAK POTENTIALLY CAUSING A CRASH.
POWER TRAIN
Nov 7, 2016
Incident date: Nov 7, 2016
CLUTCH HOUSING AND FRICTION PLATES BREAK WITHOUT NOTICE, CAN CAUSE WHEEL LOCKUP AND/OR ENGINE SEIZURE RESULTING IN CRASH
STRUCTURE:BODY
May 8, 2016
Incident date: Jan 1, 2015
SINCE DAY ONE OF OWNING MY BRAND NEW 2015 YAMAHA FZ09 (BUILD DATE 01/2015) I HAVE NOTICED A SMALL CRACK ON THE FRAME OF THE BIKE. I ORIGINALLY THOUGHT THIS WAS JUST A SURFACE DEFECT. AFTER TALKING WITH OTHER OWNERS WITH BIKES THAT WERE BUILT NEAR THE SAME TIME AS MINE, WE HAVE REALIZED THEY ALL HAVE... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
May 6, 2016
Incident date: May 6, 2016
CRACK THROUGH MID-FRAME.
STRUCTURE:BODY
May 6, 2016
Incident date: Apr 25, 2016
BOUGHT A BRAND NEW 2015 YAMAHA FZ-09 IN YEAR 2016. MY BIKE AND MANY OTHERS HAVE A DEFECT IN THE FRAME, AND I CHOSE TO DIG DEEPER TO SEE IF IT WAS A CRACK OR CASTING MARK. YAMAHA HAD THE DEALERSHIP TAKE THE TANK OFF AND AND LOOK ON THE INSIDE, AND SURE ENOUGH, IT WAS CRACKED IN THE SAME AREA SAME P... Read more
STEERING
May 6, 2016
Incident date: Apr 25, 2016
BOUGHT A BRAND NEW 2015 YAMAHA FZ-09 IN YEAR 2016. MY BIKE AND MANY OTHERS HAVE A DEFECT IN THE FRAME, AND I CHOSE TO DIG DEEPER TO SEE IF IT WAS A CRACK OR CASTING MARK. YAMAHA HAD THE DEALERSHIP TAKE THE TANK OFF AND AND LOOK ON THE INSIDE, AND SURE ENOUGH, IT WAS CRACKED IN THE SAME AREA SAME P... Read more
SUSPENSION
May 6, 2016
Incident date: Apr 25, 2016
BOUGHT A BRAND NEW 2015 YAMAHA FZ-09 IN YEAR 2016. MY BIKE AND MANY OTHERS HAVE A DEFECT IN THE FRAME, AND I CHOSE TO DIG DEEPER TO SEE IF IT WAS A CRACK OR CASTING MARK. YAMAHA HAD THE DEALERSHIP TAKE THE TANK OFF AND AND LOOK ON THE INSIDE, AND SURE ENOUGH, IT WAS CRACKED IN THE SAME AREA SAME P... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 1, 2015
Incident date: Jun 30, 2015
ANY TIME THE VEHICLE EXCEEDS 70 MPH THE FRONT BRAKE LEVER BECOMES DIFFICULT TO APPLY AND THE FRONT BRAKES DO NOT WORK. THE BRAKE LEVER REQUIRES MULTIPLE CYCLES OF SQUEEZE AND RELEASE TO BECOME EFFECTIVE AGAIN.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2015 YAMAHA FZ-09
2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 |
TE-M-2015-009
Jun 2, 2015
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
YAMAHA MC: TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO FUEL TANK, WHEN UNCRATING, PROCEDURES IN ASSEMBLY MANUAL MUST BE FOLLOWED, MODEL 2014-15 FZ-09. *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 FZ-09 — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the YAMAHA FZ-09 across all model years (2015–2017).
4
Total Recalls
17
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths