Recall 22V-130: 2021–2022 Yamaha MT-09, 2022 Yamaha Tracer 9 and 1 more

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA recall for engine and engine cooling, reported to NHTSA on Mar 7, 2022, covering about 3,594 vehicles.

Do not drive this vehicle until the recall repair is done.
NHTSA number
22V-130
Report date
Mar 7, 2022
Vehicles affected
3,594
Owners notified
Mar 17, 2022

The problem

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2021-2022 MT-09, MT-09 SP, and MTT9GT (Tracer 9 GT) motorcycles. Improper electronic control unit (ECU) programming may limit the throttle response, cause an engine stall, or fail to illuminate the engine warning light when a system error occurs.

The risk

Limited throttle response, engine stall, or a missing warning light can increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

Owners should not operate their motorcycle, other than to take it to a dealer, until the remedy is performed. Dealers will reprogram the ECU, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2022. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-866-894-1626. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990158.

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 number22V130000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Yamaha MT-092021, 2022All years
Yamaha Tracer 92022All years
Yamaha Tracer 9 GT2021All 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 22V-130?

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2021-2022 MT-09, MT-09 SP, and MTT9GT (Tracer 9 GT) motorcycles. Improper electronic control unit (ECU) programming may limit the throttle response, cause an engine stall, or fail to illuminate the engine warning light when a system error occurs.

How is recall 22V-130 fixed?

Owners should not operate their motorcycle, other than to take it to a dealer, until the remedy is performed. Dealers will reprogram the ECU, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2022. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-866-894-1626. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990158.

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.