The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·11V340000·Announced 2011-06-27

Yamaha Recalls 2011 FJR1300 Motorcycles Due to Brake Light Switch Defect

Yamaha is recalling 2011 FJR1300 motorcycles because the front brake light may not illuminate, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (motorcycle brake light failure) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is recalling certain model year 2011 FJR1300 motorcycles manufactured between January 2011 and April 2011. The recall involves 260 vehicles.

The defect involves the front brake switch, where the activating mechanism can bind. This may prevent the brake light from illuminating when the operator applies only the front brake lever. If the brake light does not come on, other drivers may not be alerted to the motorcycle's braking action, which increases the risk of a crash.

Yamaha dealers will install a new front brake switch free of charge. The safety recall began on July 22, 2011. Owners may contact Yamaha at 1-800-962-7926 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
YAMAHA FJR1300
Brand
YAMAHA
Manufacturer
YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
260

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • FJR1300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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