| Issue ID | 1331295 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10920618 |
| Manufacurer | Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA |
| Brand | YAMAHA |
| Model | XSR900 |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 22/10/16 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Check engine light came on after trying to start the motorcycle. It has remained on. The dealer investigated for a week. No electrical or mechanical problems were identified. The manufacturer diagnostic tool was unable to locate a problem code or clear the check engine light. The dealer opened support case with yamaha. According to yamaha the check engine light is not associated with an actual issue and is a false positive. However, they are unable to fix the problem or turn off the check engine light. Yahama has indicated that a software update will be made available, but has not committed to date. They have not issued a recall or warning. Yamaha is advising that the motorcycle is safe to drive. However, there is no way of knowing if there another problem being masked by the check engine lights staying illuminated. Based on available anecdotal information this issue has been know for months: http://www. Fz09. Org/forum/121-xsr900-common-problems-issues/21785-check-engine-light-vs-build-serial-number-poll. Html http://www. Fz09. Org/forum/121-xsr900-common-problems-issues/11874-engine-light-came-xsr. Html |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1200 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PHOENIX, AZ |
| VIN pattern | JYARN47E4GAXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 08/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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