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2008 Yamaha FJR1300 recalls & problems

The 2008 Yamaha FJR1300 has 2 safety recalls and 13 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (5 complaints).

Recalls2safety recalls

Complaints13filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths1 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Electrical systemJun 27, 2011

Wiring

Recall 11V3380009,850 vehicles

Problem: 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 COMPONENTS COULD MALFUNCTION, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL.
Risk: IF THE MOTORCYCLE STALLS WHILE BEING RIDDEN, THERE COULD BE A CRASH RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.
Fix: 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.

Electrical systemJan 8, 2009

Ignition › Switch

Recall 09V0020009,325 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: 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: IF THE ENGINE STALLS, THE OPERATOR MAY BE UNABLE TO START OR RESTART THE ENGINE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: 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.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Electrical systemIgnition › Switch	5	0	14,097 mi
Power trainDriveline	2	0	—
Tires	1	0	—
Fuel system, gasoline	1	0	—
Engine and engine coolingCooling system	1	1	—
VisibilityRearview mirrors/devices	1	0	—
Equipment	1	0	—
Wheels	1	0	—
Service brakes	1	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Electrical system
The contact owns a 2008 YAMAHA FJR13AXB. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number:11V338000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact did experience a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. The failure mileage was 32,000
Feb 28, 2022 · 32,000 miles
Service brakes
THE REAR BRAKE (FOOT PEDAL) CONTINUALLY LOSES PRESSURE, WHILE THE FRONT BRAKE REMAINS IN GOOD OPERATING ORDER / WITH GOOD PRESSURE. ONCE PRESSURE IS LOST, THE FOOT PEDAL FEELS MUSHY, RESULTING IN NO BRAKING POWER; PUMPING THE FOOT PEDAL REPEATEDLY MAY ENGAGE THE BRAKE, BUT ONLY SLIGHTLY. I'VE TAKEN THE MOTORCYCLE IN TO THE DEALERSHIP TWICE AND THE TECHNICIAN CANNOT FIND THE CAUSE OR SOURCE OF THE PRESSURE LOSS (ALL SEALS APPEAR IN GOOD WORKING ORDER AND THERE IS NO APPARENT LEAKS). IN ONE INSTANCE, THE TECHNICIAN NOTED THAT HE HAD TO FLUSH THE BRAKE SYSTEM SEVERAL TIME TO EVACUATE AN ACCUMULATION OF AIR. IN BOTH INSTANCES, FLUSHING THE BRAKE SYSTEM RESTORED FULL BRAKING CAPABILITIES. I HAVE…
Apr 23, 2015 · 12,045 miles
Electrical system
I WENT TO START THE BIKE AND NOTHING HAPPEN. EVERYTHING WAS IN GOOD STANDING. I THINK THE GROUND HARNESS IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY OR NOT DESIGN PROPERLY. *TR
Dec 6, 2014 · 45,000 miles
Wheels
BRAND NEW BRIDGESTONE FRONT MOTORCYCLE TIRE SIZE 120/70 ZR 17. BRAND BATTLAX BT-021. MOTORCYCLE BOUGHT NEW FROM DEALER WITH STANDARD ISSUED TIRES IN AUGUST 2010. FRONT TIRE WORN SO BADLY AT 2900 MILES HAD TO REPLACE IT. REPLACED BY DEALER WITH SAME EXACT NEW BRIDGESTONE TIRE. THAT TIRE HAS 4300 MILES ON IT AND IS WORN SO BAD I CANNOT DRIVE IT ANYMORE. CENTER TIP OF THE TIRE IS FINE, THE REST OF THE TIRE IS BALD AND LOOKS LIKE A SANDER WAS TAKEN TO IT. FEELS LIKE RIDING ON A TIGHTROPE. DEALER INSPECTED FRONT END ALIGNMENT AND FOUND NO ISSUES. ROADS I TRAVEL ARE MOSTLY FLAT AND VERY FEW CORNERS. I RIDE WITHIN POSTED SPEED LIMITS. I CONTACTED BRIDGESTONE HEADQUARTERS IN NASHVILLE TN IN FEB…
May 13, 2011 · 2,900 miles
Power train
THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM SINCE MY MOTORCYCLE HAS BEEN NEW. WHEN I STOP MY MOTORCYCLE IN 2ND GEAR, IT WILL NOT SHIFT INTO 1ST GEAR UNLESS I ROCK IT A LITTLE AFTER STOPPED. IT WILL GO INTO NEUTRAL, BUT NOT INTO 1ST GEAR. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS, ESPECIALLY IF ON A STEEP HILL. I HAVE REPORTED IT TO THE YAMAHA DEALER WHO TOLD ME I NEEDED TO BREAK IN THE TRANSMISSION. AFTER 3700 MILES, IT IS STILL DOING THE SAME THING. I CANNOT NOT PUT THE MOTORCYCLE INTO 1ST GEAR WHEN STOPPED WITHOUT ROCKING IT. I CONTACTED YAMAHA TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND THEY TOLD ME THAT I NEED TO SHIFT INTO 1ST GEAR BEFORE I STOP. I TOLD THEM THAT THIS IS NOT ALWAYS SAFE OR POSSIBLE, ESPECIALLY WHEN MAKING A SUDDEN STOP.…
Jul 15, 2010 · 100 miles
Electrical system
WHILE RIDING MY MOTORCYCLE I EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN SHUTDOWN OF THE ENGINE AND LIGHTING WHILE RIDING IN TRAFFIC. INVESTIGATING I FOUND A FAILURE ON AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR IN THE WIRING HARNESS WHICH OVERHEATED. THERE WAS NO WARNING. RESEARCHING ON THE INTERNET I HAVE FOUND THIS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH MY YAMAHA FJR1300 MOTORCYCLE. *TR
May 7, 2011 · 14,097 miles
Equipment
MY GRANDSON WAS RIDING HIS NEWLY PURCHASED YAMAHA RAPTOR 250 ATV. HE WAS TRAVELING AT ABOUT 40 MPH, WHEN THE MOTOR FELL OUT CAUSED BY ALL FOUR MOTOR MOUNTS BREAKING AWAY FROM THE FRAME, THIS CAUSED THE CHAIN TO COME OFF OF THE SPROCKET, BENDING THE SPROCKET DAMAGED THE CHAIN, SEIZED UP THE BIKE AS THE CHAIN WAS WRAPPED AROUND THE AXLE DOING MUCH DAMAGE TO THE REAR AXLE, IN TURN IT THREW MY GRAND SON OVER THE HANDLE BARS, DAMAGING HIS HELMET AND CRACKING HIS RIBS AND BRUISING HIM BADLY. I CONTACTED THE LOCAL DEALER , THEY REFERRED ME TO CUSTOMER SERVICE OF YAMAHA, THEY ASK ME TO TAKE THE BIKE TO THE DEALER AND TO HAVE THE DEALER TAKE PICTURES, THIS WAS DONE ( 11PICTURES ) WERE SENT, THAT WAS…
Nov 23, 2008 · 200 miles
Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 YAMAHA FJR1300 MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 09V002000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH). THE AUTHORIZED DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT THE RECALL REPAIR HAS NOT BEEN PERFORMED DUE TO A MASSIVE NATIONAL BACK ORDER FOR THE NECESSARY PART. THE PART WILL BE UNAVAILABLE UNTIL JULY 21, 2009. THE CONTACT WAS PLACED ON A WAITING LIST. THE TECHNICIAN RECOMMENDED THAT THE VEHICLE NOT BE DRIVEN DUE TO THE SAFETY RISK INVOLVED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 500. UPDATED 07/01/09 *BF UPDATED 07/06/09.*JB
May 27, 2009 · 500 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.