2006–2009 Yamaha FJR1300 recall: electrical system
⚠️ What's wrong
Yamaha is recalling 9,300 my 2006-2009 FJR1300 motorcycles. The internal switch wiring could become disconnected. If this occurs electrical current flow will be stopped and the engine could stall.
💥 The risk
If the engine stalls, the operator may be unable to start or restart the engine increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will replace the ignition switch free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before january 16, 2009. Owners may contact yamaha at 1-800-962-7926.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 09V002000
- Manufacturer
- YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA
- Vehicles affected
- 9,325
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
- Owner phone
- 1-800-962-7926
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jan 29, 2009
- Built
- Feb 1, 2006 – Dec 31, 2008
- Recall started by
- ODI
- Notes
- Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .