Recall 11V338 affects 9,850 2006-2009 Yamaha FJR1300 motorcycles for an overheating wire harness ground connector. Repair is free at any franchised Yamaha dealer.
Yamaha is recalling 9,850 2006-2009 FJR1300 motorcycles because the wire-harness ground joint connector can overheat, deform, and interrupt the ground connection. If the electrical system loses proper ground, the engine can stall while the bike is being ridden, raising the risk of a crash, injury, or death; the Yamaha dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The wiring harness on 2006-2009 Yamaha FJR1300 motorcycles carries power and ground paths for the ignition system and other electrical components. The ground joint connector is the shared return point that lets electrical current flow back through the circuit after a component has used power. When that ground path is solid, the ignition and related electrical systems receive a stable connection.
On affected FJR1300 motorcycles, the ground joint connector can overheat and deform. Once the connector is heat-damaged, the ground wire connection can become intermittent instead of steady. A weak or broken ground interrupts the electrical system, so the ignition system or other electrical parts can malfunction and the engine can stall.
There is no warning sign before failure. The recall does not identify a rider-noticeable symptom before the ground connection drops out or the engine stalls.
Who's affected?
The scope runs across four FJR1300 model years with the same wiring component listed for each year.
| 2009 Yamaha FJR1300 | wiring |
|---|---|
| 2006 Yamaha FJR1300 | wiring |
| 2007 Yamaha FJR1300 | wiring |
| 2008 Yamaha FJR1300 | wiring |
| Units affected | 9,850 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorcycle is included.
What's the safety risk?
A stall while riding can lead to a crash with injury or death. If the engine stalls, ease out of traffic, stop in a safe place, and arrange service before riding again. Schedule the recall repair soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Yamaha dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2006-2009 Yamaha FJR1300 is included in this recall.
- Wait for Yamaha's owner notice or dealer confirmation before scheduling service if your VIN is included.
- Contact a franchised Yamaha dealer to ask about the free wire sub-lead installation or main wire harness replacement, which fixes the overheating ground connector that can interrupt the motorcycle's electrical ground.
- Bring the recall notice if Yamaha mailed one. If not, reference recall number 11V338 when you call.
- Ride cautiously until the wiring repair is complete, and pull over safely if the engine stalls or electrical components malfunction.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Yamaha technician adds an additional wire sub lead to improve the ground connection in the wire harness. If the ground joint connector has already been damaged by overheating, the technician installs a new main wire harness instead. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. Because the remedy status is not listed in the source data, confirm parts and scheduling with a Yamaha dealer before making service plans.
Timeline
| June 27, 2011 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 8, 2011 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 11V338?
Recall 11V338 covers 9,850 2006-2009 Yamaha FJR1300 motorcycles with a wire-harness ground joint connector that can overheat, deform, and interrupt the ground connection. That electrical fault can make the ignition system or other components malfunction and stall the engine.
What should I do if my 2006-2009 Yamaha FJR1300 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorcycle is included in recall 11V338. If it is, contact a franchised Yamaha dealer and reference recall 11V338 when you schedule service. Yamaha dealers will install an added wire sub-lead or replace the main wire harness if heat damage is present.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the defect repair to be performed at no cost, and Yamaha's remedy says dealers will complete this service free of charge. The recall repair began on July 8, 2011.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is engine stall while the motorcycle is being ridden. If the ground connection fails, the ignition system or other electrical components can malfunction. A stall in traffic or at speed increases crash risk, with injury or death listed in the recall consequence.
What if I bought my Yamaha FJR1300 used?
The free repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the motorcycle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific FJR1300 is included, then call a franchised Yamaha dealer with recall number 11V338 and ask whether the repair has already been completed.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V338000 |
|---|---|
| Yamaha customer service | 1-800-962-7926 |
| NHTSA recall # | 11V338 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 11V338000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →