CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
- Problem
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2016-2021 FJR13 motorcycles. The Engine Control Unit (ECU) programming installed under Recall 20V-813 (990141), that was designed to prevent gear damage, may prevent the engine from accelerating as intended.
- Risk
- A lack of acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised not to ride their motorcycles until they are repaired. Dealers will reprogram the ECU, free of charge. Motorcycles that were previously repaired under recall 20V-813 will need to return for the new remedy. Owner notification letters were mailed November 30, 2021. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990152.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The engine control unit software installed under an earlier recall was meant to prevent gear damage, but it may keep the engine from accelerating as intended. A loss of acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
Owners are advised not to ride the motorcycle until it has been repaired. Authorized Yamaha dealers will reprogram the engine control unit free of charge. Motorcycles previously repaired under the earlier recall must also return for this new remedy.
You can check whether your motorcycle is affected by contacting Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926, referencing Yamaha recall number 990152. Owner notification letters were mailed November 30, 2021.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Yamaha FJR1300 | 201620172018201920202021 |
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