NHTSA recall 14V754000
Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Yamaha XT250
Reported Nov 25, 20144,776 vehicles affectedYamaha Motor Corporation, USAMaker’s number 990091Built Aug 1, 2012 – Oct 1, 2014
The defect
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 remedy
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.