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Motorcycle (Yamaha TRACER900 GT) - Repair

Official notice

1 Feb 2022

Last checked

27 Oct 2026

RecallScope risk estimate:HighCAA Japan

An official CAA Japan notice concerns Motorcycle (Yamaha TRACER900 GT) - Repair. Throttle grip defect. ■ Defective part (component name): Throttle grip. ■ Structure, equipment or performance deemed noncompliant with standards and its cause: In the acceleration control system, the throttle grip has insufficient strength. If the grip is pulled outward while slightly rotated, such as when lifting the vehicle upright, excessive force may be applied and cause cracks. Consequently, the grip may catch during operation and, in the worst case, it may become impossible to increase or decrease engine speed. Published 2022-02-01.

What to do now

(Recall) 5088 ■ Corrective measures: On all vehicles, replace the grip end with a modified part to reduce the force applied to the throttle grip. Also inspect the throttle grip and replace it with a new one if cracks are found.

Units affected

563

Recall number

5088

Official notice

2022-02-01

The hazard

Throttle grip defect. ■ Defective part (component name): Throttle grip. ■ Structure, equipment or performance deemed noncompliant with standards and its cause: In the acceleration control system, the throttle grip has insufficient strength. If the grip is pulled outward while slightly rotated, such as when lifting the vehicle upright, excessive force may be applied and cause cracks. Consequently, the grip may catch during operation and, in the worst case, it may become impossible to increase or decrease engine speed.

How to check if you're affected

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Models

8BL-RN70J

Recall Numbers

5088

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Affected products

Product 1

ヤマハ「TRACER900 GT」

Units affected

563

Hazard

Throttle grip defect. ■ Defective part (component name): Throttle grip. ■ Structure, equipment or performance deemed noncompliant with standards and its cause: In the acceleration control system, the throttle grip has insufficient strength. If the grip is pulled outward while slightly rotated, such as when lifting the vehicle upright, excessive force may be applied and cause cracks. Consequently, the grip may catch during operation and, in the worst case, it may become impossible to increase or decrease engine speed.

Where it was sold

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Location 1

JP · Japan

Affected area 1

JP · Japan

Company & contacts

Brand

Manufacturer

ヤマハ発動機株式会社

Phone

0120-090-819

Brand: Yamaha. Contact: ヤマハ発動機株式会社. Phone 0120-090-819.

Source & status

Source

Tier

official

Category

VEHICLES

Official classification

消費者庁 — 修理

Recall details

Recall number

5088

Event id

CAA-00000028942

Units affected

563

Source tier

official

Documents, notices & source

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