2005 YAMAHA FJR1300 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

23

Owner Complaints

4 Crashes

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2005 YAMAHA FJR1300

The 2005 YAMAHA FJR1300 has received a total of 23 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (8 complaints), Fuelpropulsion System (2 complaints), and Service Brakes (2 complaints).

Recalls for the 2005 YAMAHA FJR1300

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2005 YAMAHA FJR1300, potentially affecting up to 39,937 vehicles.

Recall 09V360000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

| 180 vehicles affected

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

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

Remedy: 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.

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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.

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Owner Complaints for the 2005 YAMAHA FJR1300

23 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 YAMAHA FJR1300. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Most Recent Complaints

#11691995 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | N/A miles Crash 1 Injury
About a month ago I purchased a 2005 Yamaha fjr1300. After purchasing I was out riding when the bike suddenly stalled. Upon reengaging the clutch, the back tire kicked out very hard and caused me to wreck the bike. I sent the bike to Guntersville Power Sports to have the bike fixed. Upon examination by their techs, it was discovered that the bike had a faulty tps sensor, in which not only could be and was the cause of the accident but also was a recall. Yamahas tech said that the tps sensor was faulty and in corridiance of the recall and would fix and replace the tps sensor. But would not fix the damages. The bike wouldn't have received said damages had the bike not had a faulty tps sensor. Therefore making yamaha responsible
#11691995 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | | N/A miles Crash 1 Injury
About a month ago I purchased a 2005 Yamaha fjr1300. After purchasing I was out riding when the bike suddenly stalled. Upon reengaging the clutch, the back tire kicked out very hard and caused me to wreck the bike. I sent the bike to Guntersville Power Sports to have the bike fixed. Upon examination by their techs, it was discovered that the bike had a faulty tps sensor, in which not only could be and was the cause of the accident but also was a recall. Yamahas tech said that the tps sensor was faulty and in corridiance of the recall and would fix and replace the tps sensor. But would not fix the damages. The bike wouldn't have received said damages had the bike not had a faulty tps sensor. Therefore making yamaha responsible
#11691995 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | | N/A miles Crash 1 Injury
About a month ago I purchased a 2005 Yamaha fjr1300. After purchasing I was out riding when the bike suddenly stalled. Upon reengaging the clutch, the back tire kicked out very hard and caused me to wreck the bike. I sent the bike to Guntersville Power Sports to have the bike fixed. Upon examination by their techs, it was discovered that the bike had a faulty tps sensor, in which not only could be and was the cause of the accident but also was a recall. Yamahas tech said that the tps sensor was faulty and in corridiance of the recall and would fix and replace the tps sensor. But would not fix the damages. The bike wouldn't have received said damages had the bike not had a faulty tps sensor. Therefore making yamaha responsible
#11208378 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 15,000 miles
IGNITION SWITCH IS INTERMITTENT. SOMETIMES AFTER TURNING SWITCH TO OFF POSITION THEN BACK TO THE ON POSITION, MOTORCYCLE WILL NOT START AND GAGE HAVE NO POWER. SOMETIME I MAY HAVE TO TURN KEY ON AND OFF FIFTY OR MORE TIMES AND SOMETIMES THAT DOESN'T WORK. MOTORCYCLE HAS LESS THAN 17,000 MILES ON IT AND HAS BEEN GARAGE KEPT. I'VE READ MANY OTHER OWNERS HAVING SAME THE SAME PROBLEMS.
#11208378 | ENGINE | | 15,000 miles
IGNITION SWITCH IS INTERMITTENT. SOMETIMES AFTER TURNING SWITCH TO OFF POSITION THEN BACK TO THE ON POSITION, MOTORCYCLE WILL NOT START AND GAGE HAVE NO POWER. SOMETIME I MAY HAVE TO TURN KEY ON AND OFF FIFTY OR MORE TIMES AND SOMETIMES THAT DOESN'T WORK. MOTORCYCLE HAS LESS THAN 17,000 MILES ON IT AND HAS BEEN GARAGE KEPT. I'VE READ MANY OTHER OWNERS HAVING SAME THE SAME PROBLEMS.

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Safety Rating for the 2005 YAMAHA FJR1300

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 YAMAHA FJR1300 in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 YAMAHA FJR1300

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 YAMAHA FJR1300

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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