Yamaha FZ-09 (2017) Recall: Loose Handlebars Risk Crash
Yamaha recalls 2017 FZ-09 motorcycles with loose handlebars that could cause loss of control and crashes. Owners must have lower handlebar holders replaced free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the handlebars are not properly secured to the motorcycle, a loss of vehicle control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Yamaha is recalling 2017 FZ-09 motorcycles because the handlebar holder can loosen over time, potentially causing loss of vehicle control and crashes. This recall affects owners who bought the model between 2015 and 2017. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226516-yamaha-fz-09-2017-recall-loose-handlebars-risk-crash.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226516-yamaha-fz-09-2017-recall-loose-handlebars-risk-crash · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V221000
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“Yamaha FZ-09 (2017) Recall: Loose Handlebars Risk Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226516-yamaha-fz-09-2017-recall-loose-handlebars-risk-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #17V221000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V221000).
Why it’s dangerous
The handlebar holder can loosen due to poor painting and inadequate thread-locking agent. If not properly secured, the handlebars may become unstable, leading to loss of vehicle control and crashes.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2015-2017 Yamaha FZ-09 motorcycles are affected. Riders who frequently ride without secure handlebars are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your motorcycle has a handlebar holder that appears loose or has visible paint issues. The recall covers 2015-2017 FZ-09 models.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Yamaha
Call Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926 to schedule a replacement.
Get Handlebar Holder Replacement
Dealers will replace the lower handlebar holder free of charge once the recall is processed.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 13 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V221000 (March 31, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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