2015 YAMAHA FJ-09 Recalls (2)

Campaign:
15V176000 on 03/24/2015
Component:
Power train:manual transmission
Manufactured:
08/31/2014 - 11/16/2014
Affected:
4,900
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
If the stopper fractures, the transmission may not shift properly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
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.

Campaign:
17V221000 on 04/02/2017
Component:
Steering:wheel and handle bar
Manufactured:
07/31/2013 - 01/30/2017
Affected:
22,433
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
If the handlebars are not properly secured to the motorcycle, a loss of vehicle control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
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.

2015 YAMAHA FJ-09 TSBs (2)

Bulletin:
TB-M-2015-007
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Yamaha mc: due to mounting boss being molded 0.2mm thinner then specification, a rattling noise is heard where stays and rear frame are bolted together between left and right side case stays and rear frame. model 2015 fj09f. *pe
Bulletin:
TE-M-2015-006
Component:
356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:
Yamaha mc: information on discontinuation of suspension oil rt-43 used for certain models and replaced by an ultra high performance m1 suspension oil. no model or years listed. *pe

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