Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa | NHTSA Recall #11V483000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V483000 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa. Includes 2,234 affected units, OIL PUMP REPLACEMENT, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V483000

Manufacturer: Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa

Report Received Date: 2011-09-26T00:00:00

Subject: Oil pump replacement

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 2,234

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash with injury or death.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-zhy8_d78t-352k

NHTSA ID: 11V483000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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