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Yamaha lower handlebar holder may loosen due to a painting issue and the inadequate application of the thread-locking agent.

NHTSA campaign 17V-221 · Reported March 31, 2017 · 22,433 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Yamaha FJ09, FZ-09 and XSR900
VEHICLES AFFECTED
22,433
REMEDY
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lower handlebar holder, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA reported a problem with the steering steering wheel/handle bar. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The lower handlebar holder may loosen due to a painting issue and the inadequate application of the thread-locking agent.

WHY IT MATTERS

If the handlebars are not properly secured to the motorcycle, a loss of vehicle control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.

WHAT TO DO

Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lower handlebar holder, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 17V-221.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2015–2017Yamaha FJ09
2015–2017Yamaha FZ-09
2015–2017Yamaha XSR900

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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