Brake lights: switchRecall 20V-814 · Yamaha vehicles
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA recall 20V-814 covers 18,203 Yamaha vehicles for a brake lights: switch problem, reported to NHTSA on December 28, 2020. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q4) shows 50% of affected vehicles repaired.
Do not drive these vehicles until repaired
Source: NHTSA recall 20V814000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2018-2020 MTT9GT (Tracer GT), 2019 MXTGTKL (NIKEN GT), 2017-2020 MT10, 2018-2020 XTZ12 (Super Ténéré), 2013-2020 FJR13, 2018 XV19B (Star Eluder), and 2018-2021 XV19 (Star Venture) motorcycles. The front brake switch can fail due to increased resistance from silicon oxide.
The risk
Failure of the front brake switch can cause the brake light to stay on constantly and/or the cruise control system to shutoff unexpectedly. Both situations increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake switch, 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 990140. 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
50%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.