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NHTSA Recall 22V110000: Throttle (vehicle speed control)

Do not drive Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 453 vehicles. It affects 2021 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT.

453
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2022
owners notified (March 17)
NHTSA campaign22V110000
Manufacturer campaign990156
ComponentVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL › THROTTLE
Report receivedFebruary 24, 2022
Owner notificationMarch 17, 2022
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2021 Tracer 9 GT (MTT9GT) motorcycles. The throttle grip may break if used to pull up a motorcycle fallen on its side.

Safety risk

A broken throttle grip may restrict throttle movement or cause a loss of throttle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Owners should not operate their motorcycle, other than to take it to a dealer, until the remedy is performed. Dealers will replace the grip end and if necessary, the throttle grip assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 17, 2022. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-866-894-1626. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990156.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 22V110000

Make and modelModel years
Yamaha Tracer 9 GT2021

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.