CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
- Problem
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2021-2022 MT-09, MT-09 SP, and MTT9GT (Tracer 9 GT) motorcycles. Improper electronic control unit (ECU) programming may limit the throttle response, cause an engine stall, or fail to illuminate the engine warning light when a system error occurs.
- Risk
- Limited throttle response, engine stall, or a missing warning light can increase 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 reprogram the ECU, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2022. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-866-894-1626. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990158.
- 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
Improper ECU programming on these motorcycles may limit throttle response, cause the engine to stall, or fail to illuminate the engine warning light when a system error occurs. Any of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
Owners should not ride the motorcycle, other than to take it to a dealer, until the remedy has been performed. Authorized Yamaha dealers will reprogram the engine control unit at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2022. You can also contact Yamaha customer service at 1-866-894-1626 and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Yamaha MT-09 | 20212022 |
|---|---|
| Yamaha Tracer 9 | 2022 |
| Yamaha Tracer 9 GT | 2021 |