NHTSA Recall 20V814000: Switch (exterior lighting)
Do not drive Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 18,203 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the Yamaha FJR1300.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V814000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 990140 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › BRAKE LIGHTS › SWITCH |
| Report received | December 28, 2020 |
| Owner notification | January 20, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
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.
Safety risk
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 20V814000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Yamaha FJR1300 | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Yamaha MT-10 | 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Yamaha MTT9GT | 2019 |
| Yamaha Mxtgtkl | 2019 |
| Yamaha Tracer 9 GT | 2018, 2020 |
| Yamaha XTZ12 | 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Yamaha XV1900 | 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Yamaha XV1900B | 2018 |
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.