NHTSA recall 13V035000
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Yamaha Redundant Zuma
Reported Feb 4, 20138,700 vehicles affectedYAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USABuilt Jul 1, 2008 – Apr 30, 2009
The defect
Yamaha is recalling certain model year 2009 YW125 (Zuma 125) scooters manufactured between July 2008 and April 2009 due to possible improper clearances in the internal fuel pump components. These improper clearances may cause an inadequate supply of fuel.
The risk
The limited fuel supply could cause engine stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump with a newly designed fuel pump. The recall began on February 27, 2013. Owners contact Yamaha at 1-800-962-7926.