Motorcycle maker Yamaha Motor Corp. says it is recalling certain FJR1300 sport-touring motorcycles from the 2006 through 2009 model years because of a possible wiring problem.

The company says that on some models built from February 2006 through March 2009, part of the wiring harness called a ground joint connector could overheat to the point where it deforms and causes the ground connection to become intermittent. If the bike’s electrical system isn’t grounded properly it could cause the ignition system to fail and the engine to stall, reported The Wall Street Journal.

If the motorcycle stalls while being ridden it would increase the risk of a crash. Motorcyclists typically go to great lengths to avoid stalling because losing power in traffic makes a rider extremely vulnerable to being hit by a car.

Under the recall, which affects 9,850 motorcycles, Yamaha dealers will install additional wiring or, if the ground joint connector has already been damaged by excessive heat, they will replace the wiring harness. This service is free of charge. The recall is expected to begin this month.