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Yamaha - Front brake switch can fail
Official notice
28 Dec 2020
Last checked
28 Dec 2020
An official NHTSA notice concerns Yamaha - Front brake switch can fail. Failure of the front brake switch can cause the brake light to stay on constantly and/or the cruise control system to shutoff unexpectedly. Both situations increases the risk of a crash. Published 2020-12-28.
What to do now
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake switch, free of charge. The recall began january 20, 2021. Owners may contact yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990140. Note: owners are advised not to operate their motorcycle until the repairs have been performed.
Units affected
18,203
Recall number
990140
Official notice
2020-12-28
The hazard
The hazard
Failure of the front brake switch can cause the brake light to stay on constantly and/or the cruise control system to shutoff unexpectedly. Both situations increases the risk of a crash.
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Brand: Yamaha. Contact: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA.
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