Yamaha recalls 2016-2020 FJR13A/FJR13AE motorcycles due to potential transmission gear cracking under high speed, risking loss of control and crashes. Owners must have repairs done by dealers before riding.
A broken gear can cause the transmission and rear wheel to lock causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Yamaha is recalling 2016-2020 FJR1300 models because a transmission gear can crack under high speed, causing loss of control and crashes. Owners must have the transmission inspected and repaired by dealers before riding the motorcycle. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225524-yamaha-fjr1300-2018-recall-transmission-gear-crack-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225524-yamaha-fjr1300-2018-recall-transmission-gear-crack-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V813000
“Yamaha FJR1300 (2018) Recall: Transmission Gear Crack Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225524-yamaha-fjr1300-2018-recall-transmission-gear-crack-risk. Based on NHTSA recall 20V813000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V813000).
The second gear in the transmission can crack and break when the motorcycle is ridden at high speeds. This causes the transmission and rear wheel to lock, leading to a loss of control and increased crash risk.
Owners of 2016-2020 Yamaha FJR13A and FJR13AE motorcycles are affected. Riders who operate these bikes without repairs are at risk of losing control and crashing.
Check for 2016-2020 model years of Yamaha FJR13A and FJR13AE motorcycles. The recall covers these specific models sold in the U.S. market.
Do not operate the motorcycle until the transmission is inspected and repaired by a Yamaha dealer.
Call 1-800-962-7926 to schedule a repair with a Yamaha dealer.
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, reprogram the Engine Control Unit (ECU) and replace the main axle and drive axle assemblies, free of charge. The recall began January 20, 2021. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990141. Note: Owners are advised not to operate their motorcycle until the repairs have been performed.
The second gear in the transmission can crack and break under high speed loads, causing loss of control and increasing crash risk.
Your motorcycle is affected if it is a 2016-2020 Yamaha FJR13A or FJR13AE model.
Yamaha dealers will inspect and, as necessary, reprogram the Engine Control Unit (ECU) and replace the main axle and drive axle assemblies.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Yamaha to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V813000 — Yamaha Yamaha Hello, I own a Yamaha that is covered by recall 20V813000 from Yamaha. The official recall notice states: Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, reprogram the Engine Control Unit (ECU) and replace the main axle and drive axle assemblies, free of charge. The recall began January 20, 2021. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990141. Note: Owners are advised not to operate their motorcycle until the repairs have been performed. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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