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NHTSA recall 09V360000

Vehicle Speed Control · Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

September 17, 2009report date
180units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: The throttle position sensor can fail.

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

The fix: Yamaha will notify owners and replace the throttle position sensor free of charge. The safety recall began on October 7, 2009.

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All model years NHTSA lists

2005 Yamaha Fjr1300, 2005 Yamaha Fzs600, 2005 Yamaha Yzf-R1.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 09V360000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.