OFFICIAL CAMPAIGN FILE
NHTSA campaign 20V813000
NHTSA campaign 20V813000 covers 5 published year-and-model reports from 1 makes in this index and lists 2,285 potentially affected units campaign-wide. VIN eligibility must be checked separately.
Report received December 28, 2020 · Snapshot September 21, 2026
NHTSA records include a Do Not Drive advisory for at least one campaign associated with campaign 20V813000. Open the campaign and verify the VIN before operating or parking the vehicle.
01 / DEFECT RECORD
What NHTSA campaign 20V813000 says
Defect summary
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Yamaha FJR13A and FJR13AE motorcycles. The second gear of the transmission can crack and break under high speed loads.
Consequence summary
A broken gear can cause the transmission and rear wheel to lock causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
02 / CORRECTIVE ACTION
Remedy for NHTSA campaign 20V813000
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.
- Owner notification
- January 20, 2021
- Filing manufacturer
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
- Component groups
- POWER TRAIN
03 / PUBLISHED VEHICLES