Component Description
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20120801
End Date Of Manufacturing
20141001
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
4776
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20150109
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Report Received Date
20141125
Record Creation Date
20141125
Regulation Part Number
Defect 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 Summary
A melted air induction hose may cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Summary
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.
Recall 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.
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