Yamaha recall: Exterior lighting
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 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.
What could happen
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.
The 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.
Vehicles covered
- Yamaha Fjr1300 2013–2020
- Yamaha Fz-10 2017
- Yamaha Mt-10 2017–2020
- Yamaha Mxtgtkl 2019
- Yamaha Redundant Star Venture 2018
- Yamaha Star Venture 2018–2020
- Yamaha Ster Venture 2021
- Yamaha Super Tenere 2018–2020
- Yamaha Tracer 9 Gt 2018
- Yamaha Tracer 900 2019–2020
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 20V814000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 28, 2020
- Owners notified
- Jan 20, 2021
- Vehicles or items affected
- 18,203
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch
- Maker's own recall number
- 990140
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: Power train Dec 28, 2020
- Yamaha recall: Exterior lighting Jun 27, 2011
- Yamaha recall: Electrical system Jun 27, 2011
- Yamaha recall: Power train Mar 25, 2015
- Yamaha recall: Vehicle speed control Apr 16, 2025
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.