Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection systemRecall 14V-754 · 2013–2015 Yamaha XT250
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA recall 14V-754 covers 4,776 2013–2015 Yamaha XT250 for a fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system problem, reported to NHTSA on November 25, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q1) shows 59% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V754000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
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.
The risk
A melted air induction hose may cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
59%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 2012 to October 1, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.