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NHTSARecalled Oct 20, 2014 · #14V657000

Battery Cable Pinched By Seat Base

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Description

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

Product details

Product
Battery Cable Pinched By Seat Base
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Model numbers
FZ07
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice