NHTSA Campaign 20V813000
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:GEARS
Issued by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA · Reported Dec 28, 2020 · 2,285 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| YAMAHA | FJR1300 | 2016 | 2,285 |
| YAMAHA | FJR1300 | 2017 | 2,285 |
| YAMAHA | FJR1300 | 2018 | 2,285 |
| YAMAHA | FJR1300 | 2019 | 2,285 |
| YAMAHA | FJR1300 | 2020 | 2,285 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 20V813000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.