2021 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT: Vehicle Speed Control recall
NHTSA campaign 22V110000 · 453 units potentially affected · filed Feb 24, 2022
What's wrong
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2021 Tracer 9 GT (MTT9GT) motorcycles. The throttle grip may break if used to pull up a motorcycle fallen on its side.
Why it matters
A broken throttle grip may restrict throttle movement or cause a loss of throttle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Owners should not operate their motorcycle, other than to take it to a dealer, until the remedy is performed. Dealers will replace the grip end and if necessary, the throttle grip assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 17, 2022. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-866-894-1626. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990156.
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V110000
- Manufacturer no.
- 990156
- Manufacturer
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa
- Component
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:THROTTLE
- Units affected
- 453
- Report received
- Feb 24, 2022
- Owner letters
- Mar 17, 2022
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2021