Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA recall 22V130
- Manufacturer
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
- Units affected
- 3,594
- Recall opened
- Mar 17, 2022
- Report date
- Mar 7, 2022
- Manufacturer campaign
- 990158
- Type
- Vehicle
Affected vehicles (2)
- YAMAHA MT-092021–2022
- YAMAHA MTT9GT2021–2022
Component / system
Defect
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2021-2022 MT-09, MT-09 SP, and MTT9GT (Tracer 9 GT) motorcycles. Improper electronic control unit (ECU) programming may limit the throttle response, cause an engine stall, or fail to illuminate the engine warning light when a system error occurs.
Risk / consequence
Limited throttle response, engine stall, or a missing warning light can increase 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 reprogram the ECU, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2022. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-866-894-1626. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990158.
Chronology of events
- Feb 25, 2022
On February 25th, 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 17, 2022 - MAR 21, 2022
- Owner notification
- MAR 17, 2022 - MAR 21, 2022
Source: NHTSA campaign 22V130000. Always confirm recall status and remedy availability with the manufacturer or a dealer using your VIN.