2021-2022 Yamaha MT-09/TRACER 9 GT - Engine And Engine Cooling recall
NHTSA campaign: 22V130000
3,594 vehicles potentially affected
- Model years
- 2021-2022
- Makes
- Yamaha
- Manufacturer
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
- Potential units affected
- 3,594 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
- Reported
- 2022-03-07
Affected vehicles
- 2022 Yamaha MT-09
- 2022 Yamaha TRACER 9 GT
- 2021 Yamaha MT-09
- 2021 Yamaha TRACER 9 GT
What’s the problem?
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2021-2022 MT-09, MT-09 SP, and MTT9GT (Tracer 9 GT) motorcycles. Improper electronic control unit (ECU) programming may limit the throttle response, cause an engine stall, or fail to illuminate the engine warning light when a system error occurs.
What could happen?
Limited throttle response, engine stall, or a missing warning light can increase the risk of a crash.
What’s the fix?
Owners should not operate their motorcycle, other than to take it to a dealer, until the remedy is performed. Dealers will reprogram the ECU, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2022. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-866-894-1626. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990158.