NHTSA Campaign 14V754000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Issued by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA · Reported Nov 25, 2014 · 4,776 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| YAMAHA | XT250 | 2013 | 4,776 |
| YAMAHA | XT250 | 2014 | 4,776 |
| YAMAHA | XT250 | 2015 | 4,776 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 14V754000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.