Vehicle recall 20V813000 · December 28, 2020
2016-2020 Yamaha FJR1300
The second gear of the transmission can crack and break under high speed loads.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
Do not drive affected vehicles until they are repaired. This is the manufacturer’s safety advisory for this recall.
- Summary
- 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 service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990141. Note: Owners are advised not to operate their motorcycle until the repairs have been performed.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 20V813000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 28, 2020
- Filed by
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
- Manufacturer campaign
- 990141
- Owner notification
- January 20, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,285
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Manual transmission › Internal › Gears
Vehicles covered
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