Recall 11V483000: 2009–2011 Yamaha VMX17
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Sep 26, 2011
- Vehicles affected
- 2,234
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Yamaha is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 vmx17 (v-max) motorcycles, including the yb, ycb, zr, zcr ag and acg variants, manufactured from september 2008 through april 2011. On affected motorcycles, high oil pressure can build up inside the oil pump causing it to malfunction. Oil might then stop pumping through the engine resulting in severe engine damage that can cause the engine to stall and not restart again.
The risk
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash with injury or death.
The fix
Yamaha dealers will replace the oil pump free of charge. The safety recall began on october 21, 2011. Owners may contact yamaha at 1-800-962-7926.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Affected vehicles
- 2009 Yamaha VMX17
- 2010 Yamaha VMX17
- 2011 Yamaha VMX17
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V483000
- Manufacturer
- YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA
- Owner letters
- Oct 21, 2011
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling (Engine)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology