NHTSA recall 22V110000
Vehicle speed control › Throttle
Yamaha Tracer 9 GT
Reported Feb 24, 2022453 vehicles affectedYamaha Motor Corporation, USAMaker’s number 990156
The defect
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2021 Tracer 9 GT (MTT9GT) motorcycles. The throttle grip may break if used to pull up a motorcycle fallen on its side.
The risk
A broken throttle grip may restrict throttle movement or cause a loss of throttle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Owners should not operate their motorcycle, other than to take it to a dealer, until the remedy is performed. Dealers will replace the grip end and if necessary, the throttle grip assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 17, 2022. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-866-894-1626. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990156.