The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·15V410000·Announced 2015-06-29

Yamaha Recalls WR250X and WR250R Motorcycles Due to Stator Coil Defect

Yamaha is recalling 2008-2015 WR250X and WR250R motorcycles because a stator coil defect may cause the battery to die and the engine to stall, 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 can cause the engine to stall and increase the risk of a 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 2008-2011 WR250X motorcycles and 2008-2015 WR250R motorcycles. The recall covers vehicles manufactured between June 1, 2008, and June 1, 2015, for the WR250X, and between June 1, 2008, and June 1, 2015, for the WR250R. A total of 12,721 vehicles are affected.

The defect involves the insulation on the stator coil, a component of the alternator, which may become damaged and short circuit due to insufficient heat resistance. If the stator coil is not insulated, the motorcycle will not charge, causing the battery to go dead. This results in the engine stalling, which increases the risk of a crash.

Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stator coil with one that has sufficient heat resistance, free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2015. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
YAMAHA WR250X, WR250R
Brand
YAMAHA
Manufacturer
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
12,721

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 (2)

  • WR250X
  • WR250R

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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