The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·20V212000·Announced 2020-04-09

Yamaha Recalls 2019 XV250 Motorcycles Due to Engine Oil Passageway Defect

Yamaha is recalling 2019 XV250 motorcycles because an engine oil passageway may be blocked, causing engine stalling 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 structural vehicle defect (engine lubrication) that can cause engine stalling and increase the risk of a crash, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is recalling certain 2019 XV250 motorcycles. The recall addresses a defect where an oil passageway in the engine side cover may not be properly manufactured, which can block lubricating oil to the engine.

Improper lubrication of internal engine components can result in the engine stalling, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall began on April 17, 2020.

Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the engine side cover free of charge. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990136. 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 XV250
Brand
YAMAHA
Manufacturer
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
17

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)

  • XV250

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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