2016 Yamaha FJR1300 recalls
The 2016 Yamaha FJR1300 is covered by 3 recall campaigns. 3 carry a Do Not Drive or Park Outside warning. Repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN to see which are still open.
| Campaign | Received | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 21V865000 | 2021-11-05 | Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm) › Software |
| 20V814000 | 2020-12-28 | Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights › Switch |
| 20V813000 | 2020-12-28 | Power Train › Manual Transmission › Internal › Gears |
Each recall: problem, risk and fix
Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm) › Software (21V865000, 2021-11-05) Do Not Drive
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.
Free fix: 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.
Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights › Switch (20V814000, 2020-12-28) Do Not Drive
Problem: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2018-2020 MTT9GT (Tracer GT), 2019 MXTGTKL (NIKEN GT), 2017-2020 MT10, 2018-2020 XTZ12 (Super Ténéré), 2013-2020 FJR13, 2018 XV19B (Star Eluder), and 2018-2021 XV19 (Star Venture) motorcycles. The front brake switch can fail due to increased resistance from silicon oxide.
Risk: Failure of the front brake switch can cause the brake light to stay on constantly and/or the cruise control system to shutoff unexpectedly. Both situations increases the risk of a crash.
Free fix: Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake switch, 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 990140. Note: Owners are advised not to operate their motorcycle until the repairs have been performed.
Power Train › Manual Transmission › Internal › Gears (20V813000, 2020-12-28) Do Not Drive
Problem: 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.
Risk: A broken gear can cause the transmission and rear wheel to lock causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free fix: 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.
Other model years: none with their own page · All Yamaha FJR1300 recalls