Recall 09V-360: 2005 Yamaha FJR1300, 2005 Yamaha FZS600 and 1 more

YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA recall for vehicle speed control, reported to NHTSA on Sep 17, 2009, covering about 180 vehicles.

NHTSA number
09V-360
Report date
Sep 17, 2009
Vehicles affected
180
Owners notified
Oct 7, 2009

The problem

Yamaha is recalling certain model year 2005 motorcycles manufactured between october 2004 and april 2005. The throttle position sensor can fail.

The risk

Failure of the throttle position sensor could cause the engine to stall which could result in a crash.

The 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.

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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Recall details

ManufacturerYAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA
ComponentVehicle Speed Control
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number09V360000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Yamaha FJR13002005All years
Yamaha FZS6002005All years
Yamaha YZF-R12005All 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 09V-360?

Yamaha is recalling certain model year 2005 motorcycles manufactured between october 2004 and april 2005. The throttle position sensor can fail.

How is recall 09V-360 fixed?

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.

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.