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3 open safety recalls recorded with NHTSA. A recall repair is free at a franchised dealer, whatever the age of the vehicle.

  1. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE

    Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2016-2021 FJR13 motorcycles. The Engine Control Unit (ECU) programming installed under Recall 20V-813 (990141), that was designed to prevent gear damage, may prevent the engine from accelerating as intended.

    NHTSA advises not driving this vehicle until the recall repair is done.

    Risk
    A lack of acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Owners are advised not to ride their motorcycles until they are repaired. Dealers will reprogram the ECU, free of charge. Motorcycles that were previously repaired under recall 20V-813 will need to return for the new remedy. Owner notification letters were mailed November 30, 2021. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990152.

    NHTSA campaign 21V865000 · Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA · Reported 06/11/2021

  2. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

    Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2018-2020 MTT9GT (Tracer GT), 2019 MXTGTKL (NIKEN GT), 2017-2020 MT10, 2018-2020 XTZ12 (Super Ténéré), 2013-2020 FJR13, 2018 XV19B (Star Eluder), and 2018-2021 XV19 (Star Venture) motorcycles. The front brake switch can fail due to increased resistance from silicon oxide.

    NHTSA advises not driving this vehicle until the recall repair is done.

    Risk
    Failure of the front brake switch can cause the brake light to stay on constantly and/or the cruise control system to shutoff unexpectedly. Both situations increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake switch, free of charge. The recall began January 20, 2021. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990140. Note: Owners are advised not to operate their motorcycle until the repairs have been performed.

    NHTSA campaign 20V814000 · Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA · Reported 29/12/2020

  3. POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:GEARS

    Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Yamaha FJR13A and FJR13AE motorcycles. The second gear of the transmission can crack and break under high speed loads.

    NHTSA advises not driving this vehicle until the recall repair is done.

    Risk
    A broken gear can cause the transmission and rear wheel to lock causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, reprogram the Engine Control Unit (ECU) and replace the main axle and drive axle assemblies, free of charge. The recall began January 20, 2021. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990141. Note: Owners are advised not to operate their motorcycle until the repairs have been performed.

    NHTSA campaign 20V813000 · Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA · Reported 28/12/2020

Is your 2018 Yamaha FJR1300 affected?

A recall applies to a range of vehicles, not to every one built that year. Check your VIN to see which of these are open on yours.

Source: NHTSA public recall database.

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Recall information comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, last updated 2021-11-06. DriveDocket is not affiliated with NHTSA, Yamaha, or any vehicle manufacturer. Confirm any recall with a franchised dealer before relying on it.

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