Vehicle recall 14V657000 · October 20, 2014
2015 Yamaha FZ07
In the affected motorcycles, the positive battery cable may be pinched between the seat base and seat bracket.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 14V657000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 20, 2014
- Filed by
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
- Manufacturer campaign
- 990089
- Owner notification
- October 31, 2014
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3,100
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery › Cables
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Yamaha FZ07 (2015): 2015
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