Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA – Grip May Break and Restrict Throttle Control

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.


Report Received Date 02/24/2022
NHTSA ID 22V110000
Consequence Summary A broken throttle grip may restrict throttle movement or cause a loss of throttle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action 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.
Recall Code 990156
Potentially Affected 453
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive Yes
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V110000)