Confirming our report from several weeks ago, Yamaha has issued a recall through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for several of its three-cylinder motorcycle models for the 2015-2017 model years: FJ-09, FZ-09, and XSR900.
The recall affects 22,433 units, and centers around the fact that the handlebar might come loose while riding. According to filing documents made to the NHTSA, this is due to a painting problem at the factory, which caused not enough locking agent to be applied to the mounting bolts.
To remedy the issue, Yamaha will notify affected owners, and Yamaha dealers will replace the lower handlebar holder, free of charge. This recall is expected to begin some time in April 2017.
Concerned Yamaha owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926, and reference Yamaha recall number 990114. As always, the NHTSA is also available at 1-888-327-4236 and safercar.gov.
Source: NHTSA
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