2013-2015 Yamaha XT250 - Fuel System, Gasoline recall
NHTSA campaign: 14V754000
4,776 vehicles potentially affected
- Model years
- 2013-2015
- Makes
- Yamaha
- Manufacturer
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
- Potential units affected
- 4,776 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
- Reported
- 2014-11-25
Affected vehicles
- 2015 Yamaha XT250
- 2014 Yamaha XT250
- 2013 Yamaha XT250
What’s the problem?
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.
What could happen?
A melted air induction hose may cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
What’s the fix?
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.