YAMAHA XMAX 2019: VISIBILITY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V611000

Make Model Year
YAMAHA XMAX 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-10-20 2020-10-05 2020-10-05

Manufacturers Involved: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 990139

Component: VISIBILITY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 31000

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA "Yamaha" is recalling certain 2015-2020 YZF-R3, 2020 MT03 and 2018-2020 XMAX scooters. Condensation or other contaminates may adhere to the rear reflector lens reducing its effectiveness.

Consequence

A less reflective rear reflector increases the risk of crash.

Remedy

Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear reflector, free of charge. The recall began October 20, 2020. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-888-266-3085. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990139.

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.