2007 Yamaha FJR1300
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 2007 Yamaha FJR1300. Newest first.
Yamaha IS recalling certain model year 2006-2009 fjr1300 motorcycles manufactured from february 2006, through march 2009. the ground joint connector of the wire harness could overheat and become deformed, possibly causing an intermittent ground wire connection. if the electrical system IS not properly grounded, the ignition system and/or other electrical…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the motorcycle stalls while being ridden, there could be a crash resulting in injury or death.
Remedy
Yamaha dealers will install an additional wire sub-lead or, if the ground joint connector has already been damaged from overheating, dealers will install a new main wire harness. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on july 8, 2011. owners may contact yamaha at 1-800-962-7926.
Yamaha IS recalling 9,300 my 2006-2009 fjr1300 motorcycles. the internal switch wiring could become disconnected. if this occurs electrical current flow will be stopped and the engine could stall.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the engine stalls, the operator may be unable to start or restart the engine increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the ignition switch free of charge. the recall IS expected to begin on or before january 16, 2009. owners may contact yamaha at 1-800-962-7926.
Owner complaints
69 complaints3 involved a crash
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Electrical system
Failure on repair of nhtsa recall number: 11v338000 recall date: june 28,2011 manufacturer recall number: 990061 failure description: on monday 8/22/2016 , I started experiencing electrical issues. I was stranded and could not start bike. Having read on 'fjrforum.com ' about "ground wire…
Failure on repair of nhtsa recall number: 11v338000 recall date: june 28,2011 manufacturer recall number: 990061 failure description: on monday 8/22/2016 , I started experiencing electrical issues. I was stranded and could not start bike. Having read on 'fjrforum.com ' about "ground wire junction connection" or 'ground buss connectors' issues and the symptoms associated with them, I suspected that I have a 'ground buss connectors' issue. My bike had the recall done in 2011. symptoms: intermittent a) ignition in on position, not attempting to start bike. 1) brake activated (either hand or foot) -> brake lights work normally and no abnormal activity 2) raise/lower windscreen -> results in very slow or no movement and the bright light indicator illuminates. 3) hit horn -> no horn sounds but both turn signals light and the bright light indicator illuminates. 3) turn on either turn signal -> the turn signal will flash and the bright light indicator illuminates b) ignition in on position and attempt to start bike: 1) intermittently will start, but if not nothing except to illuminate the bright light indicator. 3) if it does start, lights may go out! Random turn signal behavior! investigation: I inspected all "ground joints"(aka spiders) . I completed my inspection on friday, aug. 26. Primary finding IS that the connector that manufacturer recall number 990061 was suppose to fix has a pin that IS intermittently shorting resulting in scorch/burn marks on the female connector. I can only speculate that when the recall was performed that it was either not done correctly or that the connector already had damage that was either undetected or ignored. At any rate, it's a failure of a safety recall ! I have attached photos of the recall failure. I want yamaha to inspect and if need be replace wiring harness per manuf. Recall no. 9900062
- Electrical system · Engine · Exterior lighting
High beam indicator came on, turn signals failed to operate, bike would not restart after stopping. This was all caused by ground spider 6 burning and failing.
- Service brakes · Steering · Suspension
This IS a yamaha motorcycle. It has a blown fork seal, which IS a pretty common occurrence. This IS in the front suspension and steering. there are 2 special tools necessary to repair this, according to the factory service manual. neither of these special tools are available from yamaha.…
This IS a yamaha motorcycle. It has a blown fork seal, which IS a pretty common occurrence. This IS in the front suspension and steering. there are 2 special tools necessary to repair this, according to the factory service manual. neither of these special tools are available from yamaha. There are no substitutes available either, according to 3 separate dealers and the corporate hq in california. this IS quite a safety risk, as I cannot properly repair the suspension, and this will affect the stability/controllability of the bike. It also affects the brakes, as fluid can leak onto the rotor/pads and reduce the effectiveness. *tr
- Fuel system, gasoline
The fuel tank cap assembly allows water to leak by the rubber gasket into the vent pipe. This pipe IS made in such a way so as to trap water in it when washing or riding in rain. This IS then evidenced by a gurgling sound coming from the fuel tank cap area. If the problem IS not corrected it could…
The fuel tank cap assembly allows water to leak by the rubber gasket into the vent pipe. This pipe IS made in such a way so as to trap water in it when washing or riding in rain. This IS then evidenced by a gurgling sound coming from the fuel tank cap area. If the problem IS not corrected it could, over time, cause the vent pipe to rust through. This would then allow water to enter the fuel tank and contaminate the fuel, which could cause the engine to stop suddenly. If this were to happen while the motorcycle IS being ridden it could result in a crash causing injury or death. a temporary fix IS to remove the fuel tank cap assembly and use high pressure air to blow the water out of the vent pipe. This must be done each time the area IS exposed to water. there IS not a replacement gasket available from yamaha. Currently, the only option for owners IS to purchase a new fuel tank cap assembly, for over $100, and hope this fixes the problem. *js
- Electrical system · Exterior lighting
Bike has had the factory recall that connects a more direct path of battery ground to the s 4 buss. However, this only helped with load on the components of the S4 connector. My lights went out because the down stream from the S4 connector, the S6 (had burned contacts) which the feed the S7…
Bike has had the factory recall that connects a more direct path of battery ground to the s 4 buss. However, this only helped with load on the components of the S4 connector. My lights went out because the down stream from the S4 connector, the S6 (had burned contacts) which the feed the S7 connector for the lh head light and the S8 connector for the rh headlight. The combination of current from both lights thru one pin at the S6 connector cause the connector to build up heat damage and kill the ground path for both headlights at the same time. *tr
- Structure › Body
The side case lock failed, causing the side case (saddlebag) to fall open while riding. This caused the motorcycle to swerve, nearly causing a crash. I repaired the lock by adding a lock washer and liquid locktite to the single screw holding the lock in place. Two weeks ago, I experienced the same…
The side case lock failed, causing the side case (saddlebag) to fall open while riding. This caused the motorcycle to swerve, nearly causing a crash. I repaired the lock by adding a lock washer and liquid locktite to the single screw holding the lock in place. Two weeks ago, I experienced the same problem on the opposite side case. Luckily, this time it happened at very slow speed in my driveway. If this happened at high speed, or in a turn, it could be deadly. I contacted yamaha and was told that they would not replace the lock mechanism unless there was a vehicle safety recall ordered by nhtsa. According to their parts website, they have replaced the original lock mechanisms with a different one on newer models and no longer sell this part. Part number IS 5p5-28406-01-00. This new part IS a replacement for the original, defective part- part number 5jw-w9451-02-00. *tr
- Engine and engine cooling · Fuel system, gasoline
Engine surges above 3000 feet altitude causing uncontrolled lifting of front wheel in first and second gear. *tr
- Electrical system › Wiring · Exterior lighting · Exterior lighting › Headlights
I was riding home from work in the dark on my 2007 yamaha fjr1300 motorcycle on a unlit, curvy, rural road when both my headlights suddenly died. although I was able to avoid crashing, this IS a huge safety concern. I am a 30 year experienced auto/motorcycle mechanic and certified as an aircraft…
I was riding home from work in the dark on my 2007 yamaha fjr1300 motorcycle on a unlit, curvy, rural road when both my headlights suddenly died. although I was able to avoid crashing, this IS a huge safety concern. I am a 30 year experienced auto/motorcycle mechanic and certified as an aircraft mechanic, so I troubleshot and found the headlight failure was caused by an overheated/burned grounding connector located in the wiring harness above the left headlight shell (burnt connector and/or photo available on request). because the connector was no longer useable, I cut the connector off and soldered all the wires together to restore the ground path for the headlights. as of today, with 52,000 miles on the motorcycle, there have been no additional failures of the headlights. I hasten to add that this failure IS unrelated to nhtsa campaign # 11v-338, which addresses a failure of a grounding connector under the fuel tank on the motorcycle. as a very active member in the online yamaha fjr1300 owners community at www.fjrforum.com, I am very in tune with all matters related to this motorcycle and would be more than happy to assist in an investigation of this serious safety defect. *kb
- Electrical system
Electrical failure due to an inadequate ground wire system. *Tr
- Electrical system
2007 fjr1300ae grounding harness fired at connector S4. a common occurrence on these motorcycles. once this happens the bike goes dead and IS unrideable as the entire grounding system IS shot. very dangerous to have happen at speed. I had to install an aftermarket grounding harness to alleviate…
2007 fjr1300ae grounding harness fired at connector S4. a common occurrence on these motorcycles. once this happens the bike goes dead and IS unrideable as the entire grounding system IS shot. very dangerous to have happen at speed. I had to install an aftermarket grounding harness to alleviate the amount of voltage running through the original system. I also needed to clean up the existing ground spiders and rewire a few connections. *tr
- Electrical system
The engine quit, and everything went dead except for the instrument panel, where every light came on, and the fuel level lcd started flashing. Turning the ignition off and taking the key out did nothing. everything stayed lit up. then a few minutes later, everything turned off, and I was able to…
The engine quit, and everything went dead except for the instrument panel, where every light came on, and the fuel level lcd started flashing. Turning the ignition off and taking the key out did nothing. everything stayed lit up. then a few minutes later, everything turned off, and I was able to re-insert the key, and start her right up. This happened in traffic during a normal commute, on two occasions within 24 hours. it was easily reproducible by inserting the key turning the bike on, and repeating a few times until it re-occurred. at the shop, they discovered the main wiring harness had been improperly grounded, causing a short that resulted in system-wide disabling of the electrical system. *tr
- Electrical system
2007 yamaha fjr-1300. engine would intermittently die and would not re-start. along with this, all lighting i.e. Headlights and taillights would go out. upon investigating the issue, I found faulty electrical grounding "spiders". I am in the process of installing an aftermarket grounding loom as a fix to this problem this IS a potentially deadly issue as the bike dies and all the lights are out. *tr
- Electrical system
I have a 2007 yamaha fjr 1300 motorcycle that has ground spider failure. I first experienced a problem in june while on a ride from san diego to oregon. the circuit with my running lights and turn signals went out. the fuse burned and it would not accept a new fuse without burning it out. it…
I have a 2007 yamaha fjr 1300 motorcycle that has ground spider failure. I first experienced a problem in june while on a ride from san diego to oregon. the circuit with my running lights and turn signals went out. the fuse burned and it would not accept a new fuse without burning it out. it started working correctly again on its own and we finished our trip. I rode a few times after that then parked it during the summer heat to do maintenance. the bike was down for a few months while I was busy at work and I just finished maintenance this week after two months. on my test ride I noticed the running lights and turn signals were off. I checked the fuse for that circuit and it was blown. I then decided to check the ground spiders since there have been many reported failures on the fjrforum.com discussion board. I found a burned ground spider and wires. *Tr
- Electrical system
2007 yamaha motor cycle model # fjr1300a. Engine cut off while driving and will not restart. Faulty ground wiring harness spyder connections. *Tr
- Electrical system
The vehicle, a 2007 yamaha fjr1300 motorcycle, instantly lost all power, the engine quit and electrical systems went dead, leaving me with no way to signal my need to move off of the roadway immediately. Within the five minutes prior to this, the engine sputtered twice, momentarily. The problem was…
The vehicle, a 2007 yamaha fjr1300 motorcycle, instantly lost all power, the engine quit and electrical systems went dead, leaving me with no way to signal my need to move off of the roadway immediately. Within the five minutes prior to this, the engine sputtered twice, momentarily. The problem was diagnosed as a corroded electrical connection under the front left of the fuel tank and was replaced. The problem was diagnosed with help from posts on fjrforum.com containing numerous reports of similar occurrences. *Tr
- Electrical system
Intermittent stalling and erratic,random electrical problems leading up to a no run condition. With information learned from other motorcycle owners of this same make and model motorcycle who had experienced the same problem,diagnosed and repaired burned wiring harness ground spider connection. Burned section cut off and discarded. *Tr
- Electrical system
Vehicle was operating normally. Pulled into parking lot and vehicle stalled as it was being parked. Would not restart. Several indicator lights were lit on the dashboard simultaneously. suspected a dead short in electric system. Seven known ground blocks in the wiring harness were examined and…
Vehicle was operating normally. Pulled into parking lot and vehicle stalled as it was being parked. Would not restart. Several indicator lights were lit on the dashboard simultaneously. suspected a dead short in electric system. Seven known ground blocks in the wiring harness were examined and detected short circuit and overheated terminals in S4 ground block. Attempted to jumper the block to a frame ground point and that resulted in a successful restart of the engine, however the jumper was only temporary could not be permanently attached, and was not able to continue to drive vehicle. vehicle had to be towed. had ground block failed a few minutes earlier the vehicle would have crashed. *Tr
- Power train
2007 yamaha fjr 1300 ae, 11,000 miles. - intermittent problems with shifting. After riding about 10 minutes, began downshifting to exit the freeway when the transmission became locked in 4TH gear. Once this happened, it would not up or down shift with either the hand or foot shifter. Then I stopped…
2007 yamaha fjr 1300 ae, 11,000 miles. - intermittent problems with shifting. After riding about 10 minutes, began downshifting to exit the freeway when the transmission became locked in 4TH gear. Once this happened, it would not up or down shift with either the hand or foot shifter. Then I stopped the motorcycle and turned off the engine. Then turned the key back on and was able to click down to 2ND gear. Reignited the engine and bike snapped into gear (still in 2ND). After this, the bike resumed normal function. Concern IS that if this had happened in busy traffic, I may have lost the ability to maneuver effectively and been killed. Took the bike straight to a shop and that's where it will stay until the defect IS resolved. *Tr
- Electrical system
Starting in mid 2009, the headlights on my 2007 yamaha fjr1300a motorcycle would occasionally flicker off and on. on december 21ST, 2009 the headlights failed completely while riding home from work in the dark! problem was found to be a grounding connection above the left headlight that had…
Starting in mid 2009, the headlights on my 2007 yamaha fjr1300a motorcycle would occasionally flicker off and on. on december 21ST, 2009 the headlights failed completely while riding home from work in the dark! problem was found to be a grounding connection above the left headlight that had corroded and overheated the connector and spider insert. the faulty connector was removed and the wires were soldered together to fix the problem. *Tr
- Fuel system, gasoline
"Altitude sickness" with 2007 yamaha fjr. Motorcycle does not accelerate, sputters, and hesitates, until 3500 or so rpms reached. Happens when altitude IS changed, or out side temperature changes, especially when above 85 f. *Tr
- Power train › Manual transmission
I purchased a brand new 2007 fjr1300 yamaha in june of 08. to date motorcycle has 1151 miles on it. from day one motorcycle had a very sticky clutch. I always warm up the bike to 2 or 4 bars and then attempt to put bike into first gear, pull in the clutch with brake applied and bike would shut…
I purchased a brand new 2007 fjr1300 yamaha in june of 08. to date motorcycle has 1151 miles on it. from day one motorcycle had a very sticky clutch. I always warm up the bike to 2 or 4 bars and then attempt to put bike into first gear, pull in the clutch with brake applied and bike would shut off. I would restart the bike, pull in the clutch with brake gently applied and bike would clunk into 1ST and lurch forward. when coming to first stop, trying to downshift from 3RD to 2ND or 2ND to 1ST there was a 1-3 second delay regardless of rpm, and at times would not downshift at all which meant I would come to a stop with clutch pulled in. as the bike would warm up the clutch became less sticky as I rode around town. However, once I rode on freeway to work, approximately 35-50min ride, and tried to downshift on the offramp bike again was sticky or would not downshift without 1-3 second delay. This became progressively worse until I felt my life was in danger and I took bike into dealer at 1151 miles. Dealer opened up clutch and found that 2 clutch tabs were improperly pulled in? Dealer also stated that washers were not assembled properly. I have yet to ride bike since repair. *Tr
- Electrical system
Ignition switch failure resulting in a complete and total shut down of the motorcycle while traveling at 60 mph in traffic. *Tr
- Electrical system
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 yamaha fjr1300. the engine failed to start after several attempts and the instrument panel was inoperable. the failures occurred without warning. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer and they stated that the failure was related to a shortage in the ignition…
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 yamaha fjr1300. the engine failed to start after several attempts and the instrument panel was inoperable. the failures occurred without warning. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer and they stated that the failure was related to a shortage in the ignition switch. the vehicle was repaired. the contact was concerned of the safety risk involved. the failure mileage was 11,500 and current mileage was 15,500. Updated 11/14/08. *lj updated 11/18/08.*jb
- Electrical system
Ignition failure on yamaha 2007 fjr. *tr
- Electrical system
2007 yamaha fjr1300 motorcycle, failed ignition switch. 9,755 miles on motorcycle. Found history of ignition failure on internet site, yet dealers deny any such thing. Failed while driving on local road and was able to pull out of way of traffic. *Tr
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10164439CERTAIN 2006 ~ 2019 FJR13AC/AEC/ASC/PC (CALIFORNIA MODELS) Canister Replacement/ Air Vent Hose Relocation Due to Water Intrusion
- 10055289Yamaha mc: when looking for technical information, a comprehensive index IS provided regarding technical solutions for various problems.
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