Vehicle recall 20V814000 · December 28, 2020
Yamaha FJR1300, MT-10 and 6 more models
The front brake switch can fail due to increased resistance from silicon oxide.
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 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 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
- 20V814000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 28, 2020
- Filed by
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
- Manufacturer campaign
- 990140
- Owner notification
- January 20, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 18,203
- 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 (2013-2020): 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013
- Yamaha MT-10 (2017-2020): 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017
- Yamaha MTT9GT (2019): 2019
- Yamaha Mxtgtkl (2019): 2019
- Yamaha Tracer 9 GT (2018, 2020): 2020, 2018
- Yamaha XTZ12 (2018-2020): 2020, 2019, 2018
- Yamaha XV1900 (2018-2021): 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018
- Yamaha XV1900B (2018): 2018
Has your Yamaha been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Yamaha dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.