NHTSA Recall 14V550000: Headlights (exterior lighting)
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5,300 vehicles. It affects 2014 Yamaha FZ09.
| NHTSA campaign | 14V550000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › HEADLIGHTS |
| Report received | September 10, 2014 |
| Owner notification | September 22, 2014 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2014 Yamaha FZ09 motorcycles manufactured August 1, 2013, to August 29, 2014. The affected motorcycles may have a headlight harness that is too short and when the handlebars are turned fully to the left or right the harness may break near the coupler or coupler may disconnect from the headlight bulb.
Safety risk
If the harness breaks or the coupler detaches from the headlight, the headlight will go out, reducing the rider's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will install a sub-harness to lengthen the headlight harness, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on September 22, 2014. 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 14V550000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Yamaha FZ09 | 2014 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.