2016–2020 Yamaha FJR1300 recall: powertrain & transmission
⚠️ 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.
💥 The 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.
🔧 The 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.
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
- 20V813000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 990141
- Manufacturer
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
- Vehicles affected
- 2,285
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:GEARS
- Owner phone
- 1-800-962-7926
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jan 20, 2021
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.