Recall 15V410000: 2008–2015 Yamaha WR250R, 2008–2011 Yamaha WR250X
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jun 29, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- 12,721
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 WR250X motorcycles manufactured June 1, 2008, to June 1, 2011 and 2008-2015 WR250R motorcycles manufactured June 1, 2008, to June 1, 2015. In the affected motorcycles, the insulation on the stator coil, a component of the alternator, may become damaged and short circuit to due insufficient heat resistance.
The risk
If the stator coil is not insulated, the motorcyle will not charge and the battery will go dead, causing the engine to stall which increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2008 Yamaha WR250R
- 2009 Yamaha WR250R
- 2010 Yamaha WR250R
- 2011 Yamaha WR250R
- 2012 Yamaha WR250R
- 2013 Yamaha WR250R
- 2014 Yamaha WR250R
- 2015 Yamaha WR250R
- 2008 Yamaha WR250X
- 2009 Yamaha WR250X
- 2010 Yamaha WR250X
- 2011 Yamaha WR250X
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V410000
- Manufacturer
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
- Owner letters
- Jul 30, 2015
- Components
- Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator (Electrical System)
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