YAMAHA XT250 2015: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V754000

Make Model Year
YAMAHA XT250 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-01-09 2014-11-25 2014-11-25

Production Dates: 2012-08-01 - 2014-10-01

Manufacturers Involved: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 990091

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4776

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA "Yamaha" is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Yamaha XT250 motorcycles manufactured August 1, 2012, to October 1, 2014. The affected motorcycles contain an air induction pipe and hose which may fail after prolonged periods of high RPM operation. The air induction hose may melt causing hot exhaust gases to leak from the hose.

Consequence

A melted air induction hose may cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air induction pipe and hose, free of charge. The recall began January 9, 2015. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-714-761-7300. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990091.

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.