Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA recall 21V836

Affected vehicles (1)

Component / system

Defect

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2021 Tracer 900 GT (MTT9GTM) motorcycles. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) printed on the Federal Certification label may not match the VIN stamped on the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Risk / consequence

An owner that references an incorrect VIN label may not recognize their vehicle is involved in a safety recall, and may not have the recall remedy performed, which could increase the risk of injury, fire, or a crash.

Remedy

Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will install a correct certification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 12, 2021. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990151.

Chronology of events

1. Yamaha Motor Corporation USA was informed of the potential for this issue by the manufacturer, Yamaha Motor Co., LTD that such a contrition could exist. This was determined pursuant to quality control review, sample vehicle inspection and testing in August 2021.

Notification schedule

Dealer notification

NOV 05, 2021 - NOV 08, 2021

Owner notification

NOV 05, 2021 - NOV 08, 2021