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2017 YAMAHA FJR1300 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

1

Owner Complaint

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2017 YAMAHA FJR1300

The 2017 YAMAHA FJR1300 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:GEARS, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH. The most commonly reported problem area is the Power Train (1 complaint).

Recalls for the 2017 YAMAHA FJR1300

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2017 YAMAHA FJR1300, potentially affecting up to 20,488 vehicles.

Recall 20V813000 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:GEARS

| 2,285 vehicles affected

Defect: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Yamaha FJR13A and FJR13AE motorcycles. The second gear of the transmission can crack and break under high speed loads.

Consequence: A broken gear can cause the transmission and rear wheel to lock causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, reprogram the Engine Control Unit (ECU) and replace the main axle and drive axle assemblies, free of charge. The recall began January 20, 2021. Owners may contact Yamaha customer...

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Recall 20V814000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

| 18,203 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: 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...

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Owner Complaints for the 2017 YAMAHA FJR1300

1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 YAMAHA FJR1300. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Power Train
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11415022 | POWER TRAIN | | N/A miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 YAMAHA FJR1300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V813000 (POWER TRAIN) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HONDA EAST (1230 CONANT ST, MAUMEE, OH 43537) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Safety Rating for the 2017 YAMAHA FJR1300

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 YAMAHA FJR1300 in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 YAMAHA FJR1300

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 YAMAHA FJR1300

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

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