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Recall 21V-865: 2016–2021 Yamaha FJR1300

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA recall for engine and engine cooling, reported to NHTSA on Nov 5, 2021, covering about 2,462 vehicles.

Do not drive this vehicle until the recall repair is done.
NHTSA number
21V-865
Report date
Nov 5, 2021
Vehicles affected
2,462
Owners notified
Nov 30, 2021

The problem

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2016-2021 FJR13 motorcycles. The Engine Control Unit (ECU) programming installed under Recall 20V-813 (990141), that was designed to prevent gear damage, may prevent the engine from accelerating as intended.

The risk

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

The fix

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.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerYamaha Motor Corporation, USA
ComponentEngine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm) › Software
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number21V865000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Yamaha FJR13002016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 21V-865?

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2016-2021 FJR13 motorcycles. The Engine Control Unit (ECU) programming installed under Recall 20V-813 (990141), that was designed to prevent gear damage, may prevent the engine from accelerating as intended.

How is recall 21V-865 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.