Internal: gearsRecall 20V-813 · 2016–2020 Yamaha FJR1300
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA recall 20V-813 covers 2,285 2016–2020 Yamaha FJR1300 for a internal: gears problem, reported to NHTSA on December 28, 2020. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q4) shows 77% of affected vehicles repaired.
Do not drive these vehicles until repaired
Source: NHTSA recall 20V813000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
77%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.