NHTSA recall 11V340000
Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch
Yamaha FJR1300
Reported Jun 27, 2011260 vehicles affectedYAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USABuilt Jan 31, 2011 – Apr 30, 2011
The defect
Yamaha IS recalling certain model year 2011 fjr1300 motorcycles manufactured from january 2011 through april 2011. the brake light may not illuminate when the front brake lever IS applied because the activating mechanism in the front brake switch can bind.
The risk
When the motorcycle operator applies only the front brake, the brake light may not come on to alert other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Yamaha dealers will install a new front brake switch free of charge. the safety recall began on july 22, 2011. owners may contact yamaha at 1-800-962-7926.