NHTSA Campaign 17V221000
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Issued by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA · Reported Mar 31, 2017 · 22,433 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| YAMAHA | FJ-09 | 2015 | 22,433 |
| YAMAHA | FJ-09 | 2016 | 22,433 |
| YAMAHA | FJ-09 | 2017 | 22,433 |
| YAMAHA | FZ-09 | 2015 | 22,433 |
| YAMAHA | FZ-09 | 2016 | 22,433 |
| YAMAHA | FZ-09 | 2017 | 22,433 |
| YAMAHA | XSR900 | 2015 | 22,433 |
| YAMAHA | XSR900 | 2016 | 22,433 |
| YAMAHA | XSR900 | 2017 | 22,433 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 17V221000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.