Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Motorcycles, An Improperly Designed Throttle Position Sensor Could Cause An Intermittently Unstable Idle When The Engine Is At Idling Speed When The Motorcycle Is Stopped Or During Low-Speed Operations. The Engine Could Stall As A Result.
Make Of Vehicle
YAMAHA
Model Of Vehicle
FJR1300
Year
2004
Recall Campaign Number
06V371000
Component Description
Vehicle Speed Control
Effect Of Defect
If The Engine Stalls After The Operator Disengages The Clutch In A Low Gear While Riding, The Rear Tire Might Slip Momentarily If The Operator Abruptly Re-Engages The Clutch. This Could Result In A Crash With Injury Or Death.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Throttle Position Sensor Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On October 16, 2006. Owners May Contact Yamaha At 1-888-88-Yamaha.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa
Start Of Manufacture
20021101
End Of Manufacture
20050331
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
39757
Date Owners Notified
20061016
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa
Date Report Received
20060928
Make Campaign Number
M2006-016R