| NHTSA Recall # | 122236 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 17V221000 |
| MFG Compaign # | 990114 |
| Manufacturer | Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA |
| Supplier | YAMAHA |
| Brand | YAMAHA |
| Model | FZ-09 |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| Component | STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
| Date of notification | 13/04/17 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 01/08/13 |
| End date of manufacturing | 31/01/17 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 31/03/17 |
| Report created | 03/04/17 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 22433 |
| Defect summary | 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 summary | If the handlebars are not properly secured to the motorcycle, a loss of vehicle control may result, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |