Investigation EA08025: 2006–2007 Yamaha FJR1300A

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Nov 21, 2008

Closed

Jan 9, 2009

Model years

2006–2007

Subject

Motorcycle stalling - electrical

Component: Electrical system › Ignition › Switch

Summary

Odi is aware of at least 45 allegations of fjr1300 engine stalling while underway due to an ignition switch failure.in some instances, cycling the switch will allow re-start.fjrforum.com has numerous threads alleging the same issue.shortly after opening this ea, and before receiving a related information request from us, yamaha decided to conduct a safety recall (09v-002) to install new ignition switches in all my 2006-8 and early my 2009 fjr1300 motorcycles.with that decision, this investigation is closed.

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.

Model years covered

• 2006 Yamaha FJR1300A47 complaints