Yamaha FJR1300 problems & recalls

Problem: 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.

Risk: A lack of acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

Problem: Yamaha motor corporation, usa (yamaha) is recalling certain 2018-2020 mtt9gt (tracer gt), 2019 mxtgtkl (niken gt), 2017-2020 mt10, 2018-2020 xtz12 (super tã©nã©rã©), 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.

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.

Fix: 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.

Problem: 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.

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.

Fix: 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 h

Problem: Yamaha is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 fjr1300 motorcycles manufactured from february 2006, through march 2009. the ground joint connector of the wire harness could overheat and become deformed, possibly causing an intermittent ground wire connection. if the electrical system is not properly grounded, the ignition system and/or other electrical components could malfunction, which could cause the engine to stall.

Risk: If the motorcycle stalls while being ridden, there could be a crash resulting in injury or death.

Fix: Yamaha dealers will install an additional wire sub-lead or, if the ground joint connector has already been damaged from overheating, dealers will install a new main wire harness. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on july 8, 2011. owners may contact yamaha at 1-800-962-7926.

Problem: Yamaha is recalling certain model year 2011 fjr1300 motorcycles manufactured from january 2011 through april 2011. the brake light may not illuminate when the front brake lever is applied because the activating mechanism in the front brake switch can bind.

Risk: When the motorcycle operator applies only the front brake, the brake light may not come on to alert other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Yamaha dealers will install a new front brake switch free of charge. the safety recall began on july 22, 2011. owners may contact yamaha at 1-800-962-7926.

Problem: Yamaha is recalling certain model year 2005 motorcycles manufactured between october 2004 and april 2005. the throttle position sensor can fail.

Risk: Failure of the throttle position sensor could cause the engine to stall which could result in a crash.

Fix: Yamaha will notify owners and replace the throttle position sensor free of charge. the safety recall began on october 7, 2009. owners may contact yamaha at 1-714-761-7300.

Problem: Yamaha is recalling 9,300 my 2006-2009 fjr1300 motorcycles. the internal switch wiring could become disconnected. if this occurs electrical current flow will be stopped and the engine could stall.

Risk: If the engine stalls, the operator may be unable to start or restart the engine increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the ignition switch free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on or before january 16, 2009. owners may contact yamaha at 1-800-962-7926.

Problem: On certain motorcycles, an improperly designed throttle position sensor could cause an intermittently unstable idle when the engine is at idling speed when the motorcycle is stopped or during low-speed operations. the engine could stall as a result.

Risk: If the engine stalls after the operator disengages the clutch in a low gear while riding, the rear tire might slip momentarily if the operator abruptly re-engages the clutch. this could result in a crash with injury or death.

Fix: Dealers will replace the throttle position sensor free of charge. the recall began on october 16, 2006. owners may contact yamaha at 1-888-88-yamaha.