2006 YAMAHA YP400
2 recalls — 5 complaints — 2 TSBs
08V180000 Apr 23, 2008
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
YAMAHA IS RECALLING 9,600 MY 2006-2007 CP250 AND MY 2005-2007 YP400 MOTORCYCLES. THE ENGINE COULD STALL AND BE DIFFICULT TO RESTART BECAUSE THE WIRE TERMINALS IN THE FUEL PUMP WIRE COUPLER HAVE CORRODED. WATER CAN ENTER FROM THE MAIN WIRE HARNESS END AND RUN THROUGH THE HARNESS TO THE FUEL PUMP CO... Read more
Consequence
IF THE WATER REMAINS IN THE COUPLER FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, THE TERMINALS CAN BECOME CORRODED, WHICH CAN PREVENT THE FUEL PUMP FROM OPERATING PROPERLY. IF THIS CORROSION AFFECTS FUEL PUMP OPERATION WHILE THE SCOOTER IS BEING RIDDEN, THERE COULD BE A CRASH RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SUB-HARNESS WHICH IS DESIGNED TO ALLOW ANY WATER BETWEEN THE WIRE HARNESS AND THE FUEL PUMP TO DRAIN OUT BEFORE IT REACHES THE FUEL PUMP. THE DEALER WILL ALSO INSPECT THE CONNECTORS. IF EITHER THE MAIN WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR OR THE FUEL PUMP CONNECTORS IS ALREADY CORRODED, T... Read more
07V219000 May 24, 2007
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, A LEAK AT THE FUEL PUMP SEAL MAY ALLOW FUEL LEAKAGE.
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP SEAL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 18, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT YAMAHA AT 1-800-962-7926.
Complaint Statistics
5 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jul 18, 2014
Incident date: Jul 15, 2014
ACCELERATING FROM STOP INTO A LEFT TURN AT AN INTERSECTION THE ENGINE JUST DIED AND WE ALMOST FELL BECAUSE A BUMP AND BRAKE LIKE EVENT OCCURRED WITH THE BIKE LEANING OVER FOR THE TURN, THIS WAS VERY UNSETTLING. SIMILAR EVENTS HAD OCCURRED PREVIOUSLY AFTER STARTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP OR A NEAR... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 18, 2014
Incident date: Jul 15, 2014
ACCELERATING FROM STOP INTO A LEFT TURN AT AN INTERSECTION THE ENGINE JUST DIED AND WE ALMOST FELL BECAUSE A BUMP AND BRAKE LIKE EVENT OCCURRED WITH THE BIKE LEANING OVER FOR THE TURN, THIS WAS VERY UNSETTLING. SIMILAR EVENTS HAD OCCURRED PREVIOUSLY AFTER STARTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP OR A NEAR... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Aug 31, 2009
Incident date: Jun 10, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 YAMAHA YP400V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE SCOOTER STALLED WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNINGS. AS A CONSEQUENCE HIS RISK FOR SERIOUS INJURY AND CRASH WERE INCREASED. THE SCOOTER WAS TAKEN TO A DEALERSHIP IN WHICH A TECHNICIAN CONCLUDED THAT THE FUEL INJECT... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Aug 31, 2009
Incident date: Jun 10, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 YAMAHA YP400V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE SCOOTER STALLED WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNINGS. AS A CONSEQUENCE HIS RISK FOR SERIOUS INJURY AND CRASH WERE INCREASED. THE SCOOTER WAS TAKEN TO A DEALERSHIP IN WHICH A TECHNICIAN CONCLUDED THAT THE FUEL INJECT... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jun 3, 2009
Incident date: Sep 7, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 YAMAHA YP400 MOTORCYCLE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 08V180000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP); HOWEVER, IT CONTINUES TO STALL AND SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT FEELS THAT THE ACTUAL HARNESS WAS NOT REPLACED ACCORDING TO THE REMEDY, ... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 2006 YAMAHA YP400
2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
TB-M-2014-003
Feb 7, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
YAMAHA MC: WHEN LOOKING FOR TECHNICAL INFORMATION, A COMPREHENSIVE INDEX IS PROVIDED REGARDING TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS FOR VARIOUS PROBLEMS. *PE
2007012
Jun 21, 2007
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
COUPLER CORROSION MAKES ENGINE DIFFICULT TO START. *KB
NHTSA Safety Investigations — YAMAHA YP400
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE08018
Opened: Mar 18, 2008 — Closed: May 13, 2008
MOTORSCOOTER STALLING
ODI OPENED THIS PE BASED ON OWNER AND EWR FIELD REPORTS ALLEGING THE SUBJECT SCOOTERS WOULD STALL WHILE UNDERWAY.AFTER OPENING THIS INVESTIGATION, YAMAHA DECIDED TO CONDUCT A CORRECTIVE SAFETY RECALL (08V-180) IN LIEU OF RESPONDING AN ODI INFORMATION REQUEST.WITH THAT RECALL, THIS PE IS CLOSED.
YAMAHA YP400 — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the YAMAHA YP400 across all model years (2005–2007).
6
Total Recalls
15
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths