CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:GEARS
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The second gear in the transmission can crack and break under high-speed loads. Owners of these motorcycles should not ride them until the repair has been completed.
If the gear breaks, the transmission and rear wheel can lock up, which can cause a loss of control and raise the risk of a crash.
Yamaha will notify owners. Authorized dealers will inspect the motorcycle and, as needed, reprogram the Engine Control Unit (ECU) and replace the main axle and drive axle assemblies at no cost. Owners can contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your motorcycle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Yamaha FJR1300 | 20162017201820192020 |
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