The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·22V130000·Announced 2022-03-07

Yamaha Recalls 2021-2022 MT-09 and Tracer 9 GT Motorcycles for ECU Defect

Yamaha is recalling 2021-2022 MT-09 and Tracer 9 GT motorcycles because improper ECU programming may cause engine stalls or limit throttle response, 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

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (ECU programming) that can cause engine stalls or limited throttle response, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is recalling certain 2021-2022 MT-09, MT-09 SP, and Tracer 9 GT motorcycles. The recall involves 3,594 vehicles. The defect is caused by improper electronic control unit (ECU) programming.

This programming error may limit throttle response, cause the engine to stall, or fail to illuminate the engine warning light when a system error occurs. These issues can increase the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or deaths are reported in the source text.

Owners should not operate their motorcycles, other than to take them to a dealer, until the remedy is performed. Dealers will reprogram the ECU free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 17, 2022. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-866-894-1626 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
YAMAHA MT-09, TRACER 9, TRACER 9 GT
Brand
YAMAHA
Manufacturer
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
3,594

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 (3)

  • MT-09
  • TRACER 9
  • TRACER 9 GT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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