NHTSA Campaign 20V813000
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:GEARS
Filed by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA.
NHTSA campaign 20V813000 covers 3 vehicles and concerns the power train:manual transmission:internal:gears. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- 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.
- Notes
- 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.
Vehicles covered by 20V813000 (3)
Is my vehicle affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 20V813000. It does not mean your individual vehicle does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and vehicles either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the vehicle's age or mileage.