YAMAHA FJR1300 2018: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:GEARS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V813000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| YAMAHA | FJR1300 | 2018 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2021-01-20 | 2020-12-28 | 2020-12-29 |
Manufacturers Involved: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 990141
Component: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:GEARS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2285
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
A broken gear can cause the transmission and rear wheel to lock causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
