The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·13V035000·Announced 2013-02-04

Yamaha Recalls 2009 Zuma 125 Scooters for Fuel Pump Defect

Yamaha is recalling 2009 Zuma 125 scooters because a fuel pump defect may cause engine stalling, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The defect poses a risk of engine stalling and subsequent crash, which is a risk-of-harm product issue where no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is recalling certain model year 2009 YW125 (Zuma 125) scooters manufactured between July 2008 and April 2009. The recall involves approximately 8,700 vehicles.

The recall is due to possible improper clearances in the internal fuel pump components. These improper clearances may cause an inadequate supply of fuel, which could lead to engine stalling and increase the risk of a crash.

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 can contact Yamaha at 1-800-962-7926 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
YAMAHA redundant ZUMA
Brand
YAMAHA
Manufacturer
YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA
Category
Vehicle — Scooter
Hazard
Affected units
8,700

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • redundant ZUMA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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