2007 YAMAHA YP400
2 recalls — 2 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
2 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jul 16, 2014
Incident date: Aug 28, 2011
IN HOT WEATHER, THE YAMAHA YP400 FAILS TO START, STALLS AT IDLE, AND INTERMITTENTLY CUTS FUEL AT HIGH SPEED. SYMPTOMS ARE NONEXISTENT UNTIL THE AIR TEMPERATURE EXCEEDS ABOUT 95 DEGREES F. SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH THE FUEL PUMPS ARE FREQUENTLY DOCUMENTED WITH OWNERS OF MAJESTY YP400 MODELS AS WELL AS ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 9, 2008
Incident date: Jun 8, 2008
SCOOTER STALLS AND IS HARD TO START AGAIN. JUST PURCHASED THE SCOOTER LESS THAN 60 DAYS AGO AND IT IS UNRELIABLE AS WE HAVE BEEN STUCK TWICE IN ONE DAY. *TR
Technical Service Bulletins — 2007 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