2003 YAMAHA FJR1300 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
8
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 YAMAHA FJR1300
The 2003 YAMAHA FJR1300 has received a total of 8 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (4 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (2 complaints), and Electrical Systemignitionswitch (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2003 YAMAHA FJR1300
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2003 YAMAHA FJR1300, potentially affecting up to 39,757 vehicles.
Recall 06V371000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
| 39,757 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, AN IMPROPERLY DESIGNED THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR COULD CAUSE AN INTERMITTENTLY UNSTABLE IDLE WHEN THE ENGINE IS AT IDLING SPEED WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE IS STOPPED OR DURING LOW-SPEED OPERATIONS. THE ENGINE COULD STALL AS A RESULT.
Consequence: IF THE ENGINE STALLS AFTER THE OPERATOR DISENGAGES THE CLUTCH IN A LOW GEAR WHILE RIDING, THE REAR TIRE MIGHT SLIP MOMENTARILY IF THE OPERATOR ABRUPTLY RE-ENGAGES THE CLUTCH. THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITH INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 16, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT YAMAHA AT 1-888-88-YAMAHA.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2003 YAMAHA FJR1300
8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 YAMAHA FJR1300. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignitionswitch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 YAMAHA FJR1300. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY STALLED. WHILE INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT DETERMINED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY A FAILED SOLDER CONNECTING WIRE FOR THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 47,000. UPDATED 01/06/2017*CT UPDATED 01/23/17.*JB
1. RANDOM ENGINE HESITATION AT SPEED. 2. IGNITION SWITCH FAILS TO CONDUCT WHILE RIDING BASED ON VIBRATION. INITIALLY THIS CAUSED ENGINE HESITATION AT SPEED. FINAL INCIDENT WAS FULL ENGINE STOP (ELECTRICAL SHUTDOWN) AT 30 MPH AND REAR TIRE LOCKUP. 3. REPLACED IGNITION SWITCH. *TR
1. RANDOM ENGINE HESITATION AT SPEED. 2. IGNITION SWITCH FAILS TO CONDUCT WHILE RIDING BASED ON VIBRATION. INITIALLY THIS CAUSED ENGINE HESITATION AT SPEED. FINAL INCIDENT WAS FULL ENGINE STOP (ELECTRICAL SHUTDOWN) AT 30 MPH AND REAR TIRE LOCKUP. 3. REPLACED IGNITION SWITCH. *TR
PULLED INTO GAS STATION FILLED UP MOTORCYCLE WITH GAS, AND THE BIKE WOULD NOT TURN ON, THE IGNITION SWITCH WOULD NOT WORK. PLAYED WITH IT FOR A COUPLE OF MIN, GOT BIKE STARTED AND DROVE 1 MILE HOME. HAD SWITCH REPLACED 2 WEEKS LATER. *TR
IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE ON A 2003 YAMAHA FJR1300. THIS IS MY SECOND FAILURE ON THIS MOTORCYCLE. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2003 YAMAHA FJR1300
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 YAMAHA FJR1300 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 YAMAHA FJR1300
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 YAMAHA FJR1300
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the YAMAHA FJR1300
- 2003 YAMAHA FJR1300 (current)
- 2004 YAMAHA FJR1300 — 8 complaints
- 2005 YAMAHA FJR1300 — 23 complaints
- 2006 YAMAHA FJR1300 — 3 complaints
- 2007 YAMAHA FJR1300 — 17 complaints
- 2008 YAMAHA FJR1300 — 13 complaints
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