CarRecallWatch- Component
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:THROTTLE
- Problem
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2021 Tracer 9 GT (MTT9GT) motorcycles. The throttle grip may break if used to pull up a motorcycle fallen on its side.
- Risk
- A broken throttle grip may restrict throttle movement or cause a loss of throttle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Owners should not operate their motorcycle, other than to take it to a dealer, until the remedy is performed. Dealers will replace the grip end and if necessary, the throttle grip assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 17, 2022. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-866-894-1626. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990156.
- 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 throttle grip on certain motorcycles may break if the bike is pulled upright by its handlebar after falling over on its side. A broken grip can restrict throttle movement or cause a loss of throttle control, which raises the risk of a crash.
Owners should not ride the motorcycle except to take it to an authorized dealer until the repair is completed. Dealers will replace the grip end and, if needed, the entire throttle grip assembly at no cost. Yamaha notification letters were mailed on March 17, 2022. You can also contact Yamaha customer service at 1-866-894-1626, and check your vehicle identification number for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Yamaha Tracer 9 GT | 2021 |
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