Report Receipt Date: OCT 20, 2014
NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V657000
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3,100

Manufacturer: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

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 in early November 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.