The Recall Desk
Our severity:ModerateNHTSA·21V836000·Announced 2021-10-25

Yamaha Recalls 2021 Tracer 9 GT for Incorrect VIN Label

Yamaha is recalling 2021 Tracer 9 GT motorcycles because the VIN on the certification label may not match the vehicle's stamped VIN, potentially preventing owners from receiving safety recall remedies.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: This is a documentation and labeling defect (incorrect VIN on certification label) that creates a risk of missing future safety recalls, but no immediate physical hazard or reported injuries are present.

Plain-English summary

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is recalling certain 2021 Tracer 900 GT (MTT9GTM) motorcycles. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) printed on the Federal Certification label may not match the VIN stamped on the vehicle. This discrepancy causes the vehicles to fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

The incorrect VIN label may prevent owners from recognizing that their vehicle is involved in a safety recall. If owners do not recognize the recall, they may not have the remedy performed, which could increase the risk of injury, fire, or a crash.

Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will install a correct certification label free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 12, 2021. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
YAMAHA TRACER 9 GT
Brand
YAMAHA
Manufacturer
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
16

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)

  • TRACER 9 GT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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