Safety Recall NHTSA · 14V550000 Reported September 10, 2014

Headlight harness may be too short

Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa · Exterior Lighting · 5,300 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
14V550000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa
Component
Exterior Lighting
Vehicles Affected
5,300
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 10, 2014
Completion Rate
57.83

Defect Summary

Yamaha motor corporation, usa (yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2014 yamaha fz09 motorcycles manufactured august 1, 2013, to august 29, 2014. the affected motorcycles may have a headlight harness that is too short and when the handlebars are turned fully to the left or right the harness may break near the coupler or coupler may disconnect from the headlight bulb.

Safety Consequence

If the harness breaks or the coupler detaches from the headlight, the headlight will go out, reducing the rider's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will install a sub-harness to lengthen the headlight harness, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on september 22, 2014. owners may contact yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa dealer and reference recall ID 14V550000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 14V550000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 14V550000?

NHTSA recall 14V550000 was issued by Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa on September 10, 2014. It addresses: Headlight harness may be too short. The recall affects approximately 5,300 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14V550000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.