NHTSA Recall 14V754000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V754000; Date: Nov. 25, 2014
A melted air induction hose may cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Yamaha XT250; 2014 Yamaha XT250; 2015 Yamaha XT250
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System
Manufactured by: Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa
Affected Units:: 4,776
Recall 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.
How to 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.
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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 9, 2015
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