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Recall of 2003 – 2005 Yamaha Motorcycles

Make / Models / Build Years:
YAMAHA / FJR1300 / 2003-2005
YAMAHA / FZS600 / 2004-2005
YAMAHA / XV1700 / 2002-2005
YAMAHA / YZF-R1 / 2004-2005

Manufacturer : YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA
Manufacturer's report No.: N/A
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V371000
Mfg's Report Date : SEP 27, 2006
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 39,000

Summary:
On certain motorcycles, an improperly designed throttle position sensor could cause an intermittently unstable idle when the engine is at idling speed when the motorcycle is stopped or during low-speed operations. The engine could stall as a result.

Consequence:
If the engine stalls after the operator disengages the clutch in a low gear while riding, the rear tire might slip momentarily if the operator abruptly re-engages the clutch. This could result in a crash with injury or death.

Remedy:
Dealers will replace the throttle position sensor free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on October 11, 2006. Owners may contact Yamaha at 1-888-88-YAMAHA.

Notes:
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.