Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa | NHTSA Recall #11V338000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V338000 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa. Includes 9,850 affected units, GROUND WIRE JUNCTION, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Yamaha is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 fjr1300 motorcycles manufactured from february 2006, through march 2009. the ground joint connector of the wire harness could overheat and become deformed, possibly causing an intermittent ground wire connection. if the electrical system is not properly grounded, the ignition system and/or other electrical components could malfunction, which could cause the engine to stall.

Corrective Action

Yamaha dealers will install an additional wire sub-lead or, if the ground joint connector has already been damaged from overheating, dealers will install a new main wire harness. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on july 8, 2011. owners may contact yamaha at 1-800-962-7926.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V338000
Manufacturer: Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa
Report Received Date: 2011-06-27T00:00:00
Subject: Ground wire junction
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 9,850

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Yamaha is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 fjr1300 motorcycles manufactured from february 2006, through march 2009. the ground joint connector of the wire harness could overheat and become deformed, possibly causing an intermittent ground wire connection. if the electrical system is not properly grounded, the ignition system and/or other electrical components could malfunction, which could cause the engine to stall.
Consequence Summary: If the motorcycle stalls while being ridden, there could be a crash resulting in injury or death.
Corrective Action: Yamaha dealers will install an additional wire sub-lead or, if the ground joint connector has already been damaged from overheating, dealers will install a new main wire harness. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on july 8, 2011. owners may contact yamaha at 1-800-962-7926.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-artx.b8s6~6dtn
NHTSA ID: 11V338000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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