Vehicle recall 11V340000 · June 27, 2011
2011 Yamaha FJR1300
The brake light may not illuminate when the front brake lever is applied because the activating mechanism in the front brake switch can bind.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Yamaha is recalling certain model year 2011 FJR1300 motorcycles manufactured from January 2011 through April 2011. The brake light may not illuminate when the front brake lever is applied because the activating mechanism in the front brake switch can bind.
- Consequence
- When the motorcycle operator applies only the front brake, the brake light may not come on to alert other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Yamaha dealers will install a new front brake switch free of charge. The safety recall began on July 22, 2011. Owners may contact yamaha at 1-800-962-7926.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V340000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 27, 2011
- Filed by
- YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA
- Owner notification
- August 22, 2011
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 260
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Yamaha FJR1300 (2011): 2011
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