Component Description
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20140501
End Date Of Manufacturing
20140930
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
3100
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20141031
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Report Received Date
20141020
Record Creation Date
20141020
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary
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.
Consequence Summary
If the battery cable is pinched, it may chafe and short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Summary
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.
Recall 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.
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