Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is issuing a transmission recall for certain 2016-2020 Yamaha FJR1300A and FJR1300AE motorcycles. The second gear of the transmission can crack and break under high speed loads.
Remedy
Yamaha will notify owners regarding this transmission recall, 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 is expected to begin January 13, 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. Owners can also contact CycleVIN to find out more details about this, or any other recalls.
MANUFACTURER RECALL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT PDF: RCAK-20V813-4659
PART 573 SAFETY DEFECT RECALL REPORT PDF: RCAK-20V813-4659
AMENDED PART 573 SAFETY DEFECT RECALL REPORT PDF: RCAK-20V813-4659
NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V813000
Manufacturer Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Components POWER TRAIN
Potential Number of Units Affected 2,285
Vehicle
MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
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YAMAHA | FJR1300 | 2016-2020 |