The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·14V754000·Announced 2014-11-25

Yamaha Recalls 2013-2015 XT250 Motorcycles for Air Induction Hose Defect

Yamaha is recalling 2013-2015 XT250 motorcycles because the air induction hose may melt, causing the engine to stall and 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 recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the defect (engine stall) increases the risk of a vehicle crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Yamaha XT250 motorcycles manufactured between August 1, 2012, and October 1, 2014. The recall involves 4,776 vehicles.

The affected motorcycles contain an air induction pipe and hose that may fail after prolonged periods of high RPM operation. The air induction hose may melt, causing hot exhaust gases to leak. A melted air induction hose may cause the engine to stall, which increases the risk of a vehicle crash.

Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air induction pipe and hose free of charge. The recall began on January 9, 2015. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-714-761-7300. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990091. 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.

The recalled product

Product
YAMAHA XT250
Brand
YAMAHA
Manufacturer
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
4,776

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)

  • XT250

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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