Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

14V657000

ManufacturerYamaha Motor Corporation, USAReported2014-10-20Affected3,100 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

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.

Risk

If the battery cable is pinched, it may chafe and short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer 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.

To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →

Affected vehicles

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