Safety Recall NHTSA · 15V176000 Reported March 25, 2015

Shift cam segment stopper may fracture

Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa · Power Train · 4,900 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
15V176000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa
Component
Power Train
Vehicles Affected
4,900
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 25, 2015
Completion Rate
92.51

Defect Summary

Yamaha motor corporation, usa (yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2015 fj-09 (fj09f/fc), fz-09 (fz09f/fc), fz6r (fz6rf/fc), super tenere (xtz12f/fc), super tenere es (xtz12ef/efc), and r6 (yzf-r6) motorcycles manufactured september 1, 2014, to november 17, 2014. the affected motorcycles may have an incorrectly manufactured shift cam segment stopper, having a sharp edge on the inside of the bend instead of a smooth radius. as a result, the stopper can crack and possibly fracture at this sharp edge.

Safety Consequence

If the stopper fractures, the transmission may not shift properly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shift shaft assembly with a new one, free of charge. The recall began on april 6, 2015. 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 15V176000 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 15V176000

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

What is recall 15V176000?

NHTSA recall 15V176000 was issued by Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa on March 25, 2015. It addresses: Shift cam segment stopper may fracture. The recall affects approximately 4,900 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V176000 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.