Yamaha recall: Power train
Do not drive. NHTSA and the maker advise owners not to drive these vehicles until they are repaired.
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
A broken gear can cause the transmission and rear wheel to lock causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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 have been performed.
Vehicles covered
- Yamaha Fjr1300 2016–2020
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 20V813000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 28, 2020
- Owners notified
- Jan 20, 2021
- Vehicles or items affected
- 2,285
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Power train › Manual transmission › Internal › Gears
- Maker's own recall number
- 990141
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Yamaha recall: Engine and engine cooling Nov 5, 2021
- Yamaha recall: Exterior lighting Dec 28, 2020
- Yamaha recall: Exterior lighting Jun 27, 2011
- Yamaha recall: Electrical system Jun 27, 2011
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.