Yamaha recall: Engine
What is wrong
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain XV250 motorcycles. An oil passageway in the engine side cover may not be properly manufactured, possibly blocking lubricating oil to the engine.
What could happen
Improper lubrication of internal engine components can result in the engine stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace of the engine side cover, free of charge. The recall began April 17, 2020. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990136.
Vehicles covered
- Yamaha Xv250 2019
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 20V212000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 9, 2020
- Owners notified
- Apr 17, 2020
- Vehicles or items affected
- 17
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Dec 19, 2019 to Jan 10, 2020
- Part
- Engine
- Maker's own recall number
- 990136
Notes
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.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.