The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·21V865000·Announced 2021-11-05

Yamaha Recalls 2016-2021 FJR1300 Motorcycles Due to ECU Software Defect

Yamaha is recalling 2016-2021 FJR1300 motorcycles because a previous software update may prevent the engine from accelerating as intended, increasing crash risk.

NHTSA safety advisory

Do not drive this vehicle

NHTSA advises owners to stop driving this vehicle until the recall repair has been completed.

This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.

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) where a lack of acceleration increases the risk of a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is recalling certain 2016-2021 FJR1300 motorcycles. The recall involves 2,462 vehicles. The issue stems from Engine Control Unit (ECU) programming installed under a previous recall (20V-813) that was designed to prevent gear damage. This specific programming may prevent the engine from accelerating as intended.

A lack of acceleration can increase the risk of a crash. 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. 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.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
YAMAHA FJR1300
Brand
YAMAHA
Manufacturer
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
2,462

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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