Known Recalls

Model year record

2016 YAMAHA FJ-09

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. No owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V221000

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Component
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Manufacturer
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Vehicles affected
22,433
Reported to NHTSA
2017-03-31
Owners notified
2017-04-13

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 risk

If the handlebars are not properly secured to the motorcycle, a loss of vehicle control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

No complaints recorded for this model year.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.