NHTSA Campaign Id 09V360000; Date: Sep. 17, 2009
Failure of the throttle position sensor could cause the engine to stall which could result in a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:2005 Yamaha FJR1300; 2005 Yamaha FZS600; 2005 Yamaha Yzf-r1
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Manufactured by: Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa
Affected Units:: 180
Recall Summary:Yamaha is recalling certain model year 2005 motorcycles manufactured between October 2004 and April 2005. The throttle position sensor can fail.
How to Fix:Yamaha will notify owners and replace the throttle position sensor free of charge. The safety recall began on October 7, 2009. Owners may contact yamaha at 1-714-761-7300.
Recall Notes:Owners 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 7, 2009
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