2017 YAMAHA FZ-09 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2017 YAMAHA FZ-09
The 2017 YAMAHA FZ-09 has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR. The most commonly reported problem area is the Exterior Lighting (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 2017 YAMAHA FZ-09
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2017 YAMAHA FZ-09, potentially affecting up to 22,433 vehicles.
Recall 17V221000 — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
| 22,433 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: If the handlebars are not properly secured to the motorcycle, a loss of vehicle control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2017 YAMAHA FZ-09
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 YAMAHA FZ-09. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE A SMALL ANGLE PATTERN AND ARE VERY BRIGHT BUT WHEN TRAVELING AROUND CORNERS WHEN THE BIKE HAS TO BE LEANED, THE PATTERN DIPS INTO THE ROAD AND DOESN'T PROVIDE AMPLE LIGHT AROUND CORNERS AND IS A VERY BIG HAZARD FOR NON-LIGHTED ROADS AT NIGHT. HERE IS A VIDEO EXPLAINING AND SHOWING THE ISSUE: HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=KZROOU1TA04
HEADLIGHTS ARE INCAPABLE OF MAINTAINING A SAFE DISTANCE DURING CORNERING. ON ANY CORNER, THE HEADLIGHTS WILL DIP TOO FAR DOWN AND NO LONGER ILLUMINATE THE ROAD. THE ISSUE IS WELL DOCUMENTED AMONGST OWNERS OF 2017 FZ-09 AND ALL AGREE THAT THIS HEADLIGHT PATTERN DESIGN IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TO POINT OF REQUIRING AUXILIARY LIGHTING, OR ALWAYS KEEPING THE HIGH BEAMS ON. I'VE EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM DURING OFF-RAMPS ON THE HIGHWAY IN WHICH I WASN'T ABLE TO RUN HIGHBEAMS DUE TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. ON THE OFF-RAMP CORNER, I SLOWED DOWN TO THE RAMP SPEED OF 30MPH AND THE CORNER WAS STILL ONLY LIT TO 1 SECOND OF RIDING BEING ILLUMINATED IN FRONT OF ME. LINKS TO OTHER OWNER'S VIDEO DOCUMENTATION: - HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=L11AN9AJJFQ - HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=KZROOU1TA04
THE HEADLIGHT DESIGN FOR THE 2017 YAMAHA FZ-09 IS UNSAFE. WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT ON A DARK ROAD THE HEADLIGHTS DO NOT ILLUMINATE TURNS. YOU CANNOT SEE THE TURN ENTRY NOR THE APEX. THE UPLOADED PICTURES SHOW THE PROBLEM WITH THE YAMAHA LED LIGHT PATTERN. VERY DANGEROUS! IN NEED OF A RECALL. PLEASE HELP!
Safety Rating for the 2017 YAMAHA FZ-09
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 YAMAHA FZ-09 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 YAMAHA FZ-09
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 YAMAHA FZ-09
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the YAMAHA FZ-09
- 2015 YAMAHA FZ-09 — 13 complaints
- 2016 YAMAHA FZ-09 — 0 complaints
- 2017 YAMAHA FZ-09 (current)
- 2018 YAMAHA FZ-09 — 1 complaint
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