NHTSA Recall 20V813000: Gears (power train)
Do not drive Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,285 vehicles. It affects 2016–2020 Yamaha FJR1300.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V813000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 990141 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN › MANUAL TRANSMISSION › INTERNAL › GEARS |
| Report received | December 28, 2020 |
| Owner notification | January 20, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
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.
Safety risk
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 20V813000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.