YAMAHA FJR1300 2020: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:GEARS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V813000

Make Model Year
YAMAHA FJR1300 2020
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

Summary

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.

Consequence

A broken gear can cause the transmission and rear wheel to lock causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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.