NHTSA Recall 06V371000
NHTSA Campaign Id 06V371000; Date: Sep. 28, 2006
If the engine stalls after the operator disengages the clutch in a low gear while riding, the rear tire might slip momentarily if the operator abruptly re-engages the clutch. This could result in a crash with injury or death.
Recalled Vehicles:
2003 Yamaha FJR1300; 2004 Yamaha FJR1300; 2005 Yamaha FJR1300; 2004 Yamaha FZS600; 2005 Yamaha FZS600; 2002 Yamaha XV1700; 2003 Yamaha XV1700; 2004 Yamaha XV1700; 2005 Yamaha XV1700; 2004 Yamaha Yzf-r1; 2005 Yamaha Yzf-r1
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Manufactured by: Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa
Affected Units:: 39,757
Recall Summary:
On certain motorcycles, an improperly designed throttle position sensor could cause an intermittently unstable idle when the engine is at idling speed when the motorcycle is stopped or during low-speed operations. The engine could stall as a result.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the throttle position sensor free of charge. The recall began on October 16, 2006. Owners may contact yamaha at 1-888-88-yamaha.
Recall Notes:
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 16, 2006
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