
WASHINGTON D.C. – March 14, 2022 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) –
Yamaha Recall – Improperly Programmed ECU May Cause Engine Stall
Limited throttle response, engine stall, or a missing warning light can increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V130000
Manufacturer: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3,594
MAKE | MODEL | MODEL YEAR(S) |
YAMAHA | MT-09 | 2021 – 2022 |
YAMAHA | MTT9GT | 2021 – 2022 |
Summary: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2021-2022 MT-09, MT-09 SP, and MTT9GT (Tracer 9 GT) motorcycles. Improper electronic control unit (ECU) programming may limit the throttle response, cause an engine stall, or fail to illuminate the engine warning light when a system error occurs.
Remedy: Owners should not operate their motorcycle, other than to take it to a dealer, until the remedy is performed. Dealers will reprogram the ECU, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 17, 2022. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-866-894-1626. Yamaha’s number for this recall is 990158.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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