NHTSA vehicle safety data
2015 Yamaha Fj-09
The 2015 Yamaha Fj-09 has 2 NHTSA recalls and 10 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Yamaha dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2015 Yamaha Fj-09. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
NHTSA #17V221000Reported March 31, 2017 · Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
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.
Safety consequence
If the handlebars are not properly secured to the motorcycle, a loss of vehicle control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free manufacturer 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.
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.
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #15V176000Reported March 25, 2015 · Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
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 have an incorrectly manufactured shift cam segment stopper, having a sharp edge on the inside of the bend instead of a smooth radius. As a result, the stopper can crack and possibly fracture at this sharp edge.
Safety consequence
If the stopper fractures, the transmission may not shift properly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free manufacturer 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.
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.