2016 YAMAHA XSR900 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 YAMAHA XSR900
The 2016 YAMAHA XSR900 has received a total of 1 safety complaint 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 Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2016 YAMAHA XSR900
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2016 YAMAHA XSR900, 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 2016 YAMAHA XSR900
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 YAMAHA XSR900. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AFTER TRYING TO START THE MOTORCYCLE. IT HAS REMAINED ON. THE DEALER INVESTIGATED FOR A WEEK. NO ELECTRICAL OR MECHANICAL PROBLEMS WERE IDENTIFIED. THE MANUFACTURER DIAGNOSTIC TOOL WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A PROBLEM CODE OR CLEAR THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. THE DEALER OPENED SUPPORT CASE WITH YAMAHA. ACCORDING TO YAMAHA THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS NOT ASSOCIATED WITH AN ACTUAL ISSUE AND IS A FALSE POSITIVE. HOWEVER, THEY ARE UNABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM OR TURN OFF THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. YAHAMA HAS INDICATED THAT A SOFTWARE UPDATE WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE, BUT HAS NOT COMMITTED TO DATE. THEY HAVE NOT ISSUED A RECALL OR WARNING. YAMAHA IS ADVISING THAT THE MOTORCYCLE IS SAFE TO DRIVE. HOWEVER, THERE IS NO WAY OF KNOWING IF THERE ANOTHER PROBLEM BEING MASKED BY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS STAYING ILLUMINATED. BASED ON AVAILABLE ANECDOTAL INFORMATION THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN KNOW FOR MONTHS: HTTP://WWW.FZ09.ORG/FORUM/121-XSR900-COMMON-PROBLEMS-ISSUES/21785-CHECK-ENGINE-LIGHT-VS-BUILD-SERIAL-NUMBER-POLL.HTML HTTP://WWW.FZ09.ORG/FORUM/121-XSR900-COMMON-PROBLEMS-ISSUES/11874-ENGINE-LIGHT-CAME-XSR.HTML
Safety Rating for the 2016 YAMAHA XSR900
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 YAMAHA XSR900 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 YAMAHA XSR900
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 YAMAHA XSR900
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the YAMAHA XSR900
- 2015 YAMAHA XSR900 — 0 complaints
- 2016 YAMAHA XSR900 (current)
- 2017 YAMAHA XSR900 — 0 complaints
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