Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA: Safety Recalls in 2009

Updated on March 31, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA in 2009. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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September 17, 2009

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR

YAMAHA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN OCTOBER 2004 AND APRIL 2005. THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR CAN FAIL.

NHTSA ID: 09V360000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 180

Consequence Summary:

FAILURE OF THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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January 8, 2009

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

IGNITION SWITCH

YAMAHA IS RECALLING 9,300 MY 2006-2009 FJR1300 MOTORCYCLES. THE INTERNAL SWITCH WIRING COULD BECOME DISCONNECTED. IF THIS OCCURS ELECTRICAL CURRENT FLOW WILL BE STOPPED AND THE ENGINE COULD STALL.

NHTSA ID: 09V002000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 9,325

Consequence Summary:

IF THE ENGINE STALLS, THE OPERATOR MAY BE UNABLE TO START OR RESTART THE ENGINE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 16, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT YAMAHA AT 1-800-962-7926.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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