2013–2021 Yamaha (10 models) Exterior Lighting Recall 20V814000 (Yamaha 990140)
NHTSA recall 20V814000 (Yamaha recall 990140) covers about 18,203 2013–2021 Yamaha (10 models) vehicles (exterior lighting), filed with NHTSA Dec 28, 2020. NHTSA lists a DO-NOT-DRIVE advisory: owners should not drive these vehicles until the repair is done.
Source: NHTSA campaign 20V814000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
Do not drive: NHTSA safety advisory
NHTSA lists a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign. Owners should not drive affected vehicles until the recall repair is done.
What's recalled
Component: Exterior lighting (brake lights, switch)
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2018-2020 MTT9GT (Tracer GT), 2019 MXTGTKL (NIKEN GT), 2017-2020 MT10, 2018-2020 XTZ12 (Super Ténéré), 2013-2020 FJR13, 2018 XV19B (Star Eluder), and 2018-2021 XV19 (Star Venture) motorcycles. The front brake switch can fail due to increased resistance from silicon oxide.
The risk
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.
The remedy and its status
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.
Status: NHTSA lists Jan 20, 2021 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Yamaha recall number 990140
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 20V814000 as 990140. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "990140 recall" refers to the same campaign.
Affected models and years
Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| Yamaha FJR1300 | 2013–2020 | — |
| Yamaha FZ-10 | 2017 | — |
| Yamaha MT-10 | 2017–2020 | — |
| Yamaha Mxtgtkl | 2019 | — |
| Yamaha Redundant Star Venture | 2018 | — |
| Yamaha Star Venture | 2018–2020 | — |
| Yamaha Ster Venture | 2021 | — |
| Yamaha Super Tenere | 2018–2020 | — |
| Yamaha Tracer 9 Gt | 2018 | — |
| Yamaha Tracer 900 | 2019–2020 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Dec 28, 2020
- Owner notification
- Jan 20, 2021
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Check your VIN for 20V814000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
- If 20V814000 is open, call any Yamaha dealer's service department and give them the recall number (20V814000 or 990140). The repair is free.
Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 20V814000?
NHTSA recall 20V814000 (Yamaha recall 990140) covers about 18,203 2013–2021 Yamaha (10 models) vehicles (exterior lighting), filed with NHTSA Dec 28, 2020. NHTSA lists a DO-NOT-DRIVE advisory: owners should not drive these vehicles until the repair is done. It covers certain 2018-2020 MTT9GT (Tracer GT), 2019 MXTGTKL (NIKEN GT), 2017-2020 MT10, 2018-2020 XTZ12 (Super Ténéré), 2013-2020 FJR13, 2018 XV19B (Star Eluder), and 2018-2021 XV19 (Star Venture) motorcycles.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 20V814000?
No. NHTSA's record for 20V814000 carries a do-not-drive advisory: owners should not drive the vehicle until the recall repair is done. Contact a Yamaha dealer to arrange the repair.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 20V814000?
Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Yamaha dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 20V814000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake switch, free of charge." NHTSA lists Jan 20, 2021 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
What is the Yamaha recall number for 20V814000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 990140. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (990140) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 20V814000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 20V814000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
- "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
- Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.
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