NHTSA Recall 20V814000
NHTSA Campaign Id 20V814000; Date: Dec. 28, 2020
failure of the front brake switch can cause the brake light to stay on constantly and/or the cruise control system to shutoff unexpectedly. both situations increases the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Yamaha FJR1300; 2014 Yamaha FJR1300; 2015 Yamaha FJR1300; 2016 Yamaha FJR1300; 2017 Yamaha FJR1300; 2018 Yamaha FJR1300; 2019 Yamaha FJR1300; 2020 Yamaha FJR1300; 2017 Yamaha MT10; 2018 Yamaha MT10; 2019 Yamaha MT10; 2020 Yamaha MT10; 2018 Yamaha Mtt9gt; 2019 Yamaha Mtt9gt; 2020 Yamaha Mtt9gt; 2019 Yamaha Mxtgtkl; 2018 Yamaha XTZ12; 2019 Yamaha XTZ12; 2020 Yamaha XTZ12; 2018 Yamaha XV1900; 2019 Yamaha XV1900; 2020 Yamaha XV1900; 2021 Yamaha XV1900; 2018 Yamaha Xv1900b
Component: Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch
Manufactured by: Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa
Affected Units:: 18,203
Recall Summary:
yamaha motor corporation, usa (yamaha) is recalling certain 2018-2020 mtt9gt (tracer gt), 2019 mxtgtkl (niken gt), 2017-2020 mt10, 2018-2020 xtz12 (super t�n�r�), 2013-2020 fjr13, 2018 xv19b (star eluder), and 2018-2021 xv19 (star venture) motorcycles. the front brake switch can fail due to increased resistance from silicon oxide.
How to Fix:
yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake switch, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin january 13, 2021. owners may contact yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. yamaha's number for this recall is 990140. note: owners are advised not to operate their motorcycle until the repairs have been performed.
Recall 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.
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