2013-2021 Yamaha FJR1300/MT-10/MTT9GT +5 - Exterior Lighting recall

Model years: 2013-2021
Makes: Yamaha
Manufacturer: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Potential units affected: 18,203 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
Reported: 2020-12-28

Affected vehicles

2021 Yamaha XV1900
2020 Yamaha FJR1300
2020 Yamaha MT-10
2020 Yamaha TRACER 9 GT
2020 Yamaha XTZ12
2020 Yamaha XV1900
2019 Yamaha FJR1300
2019 Yamaha MT-10
2019 Yamaha MTT9GT
2019 Yamaha MXTGTKL
2019 Yamaha XTZ12
2019 Yamaha XV1900
2018 Yamaha FJR1300
2018 Yamaha MT-10
2018 Yamaha TRACER 9 GT
2018 Yamaha XTZ12
2018 Yamaha XV1900
2018 Yamaha XV1900B
2017 Yamaha FJR1300
2017 Yamaha MT-10
2016 Yamaha FJR1300
2015 Yamaha FJR1300
2014 Yamaha FJR1300
2013 Yamaha FJR1300

What’s the problem?

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2018-2020 MTT9GT (Tracer GT), 2019 MXTGTKL (NIKEN GT), 2017-2020 MT10, 2018-2020 XTZ12 (Super Ténéré), 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.

What could happen?

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.

What’s the fix?

Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake switch, free of charge. The recall began January 20, 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.