NHTSA vehicle safety data
2015 Yamaha Xt250
The 2015 Yamaha Xt250 has 1 NHTSA recall and 2 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Yamaha dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2015 Yamaha Xt250. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
NHTSA #14V754000Reported November 25, 2014 · Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Defect description
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Yamaha XT250 motorcycles manufactured August 1, 2012, to October 1, 2014. The affected motorcycles contain an air induction pipe and hose which may fail after prolonged periods of high RPM operation. The air induction hose may melt causing hot exhaust gases to leak from the hose.
Safety consequence
A melted air induction hose may cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Free manufacturer remedy
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air induction pipe and hose, free of charge. The recall began January 9, 2015. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-714-761-7300. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990091.
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.