2013–2015 Yamaha XT250 recall: fuel system
⚠️ 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.
💥 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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 14V754000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 990091
- Manufacturer
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
- Vehicles affected
- 4,776
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jan 9, 2015
- Built
- Aug 1, 2012 – Oct 1, 2014
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.