NHTSA recall 06V371000
Vehicle speed control
Yamaha FJR1300 and 3 more
Reported Sep 28, 200639,757 vehicles affectedYAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USAMaker’s number M2006-016RBuilt Nov 1, 2002 – Mar 31, 2005
The defect
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.
The risk
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.
The remedy
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.