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NHTSA Recall 14V657000: Cables (electrical system)

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,100 vehicles. It affects 2015 Yamaha FZ07.

3,100
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2014
owners notified (October 31)
NHTSA campaign14V657000
Manufacturer campaign990089
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM › 12V/24V/48V BATTERY › CABLES
Report receivedOctober 20, 2014
Owner notificationOctober 31, 2014
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

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.

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 14V657000

Make and modelModel years
Yamaha FZ072015

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.