Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA recall 22V110
- Manufacturer
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
- Units affected
- 453
- Recall opened
- Mar 17, 2022
- Report date
- Feb 24, 2022
- Manufacturer campaign
- 990156
- Type
- Vehicle
Affected vehicles (1)
- YAMAHA MTT9GT2021
Component / system
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.
Risk / consequence
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.
Chronology of events
- February 2022
February 2022, Yamaha Motor corporation USA was informed by the manufacturer, Yamaha Motor Co., LTD that such a condition could exist in previously modified units. This was determined pursuant to quality control review, testing and a review of foreign models that use substantially similar part design.
Notification schedule
- Dealer notification
- MAR 10, 2022 - MAR 14, 2022
- Owner notification
- MAR 10, 2022 - MAR 14, 2022
Source: NHTSA campaign 22V110000. Always confirm recall status and remedy availability with the manufacturer or a dealer using your VIN.