Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa | NHTSA Recall #15V410000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V410000 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa. Affecting 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 Includes 12,721 affected units, Stator Coil Insulation May Become Damaged, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

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

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V410000
Report Received Date: 2015-06-29T00:00:00
Subject: Stator coil insulation may become damaged
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 12,721

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 40.02

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NHTSA ID: 15V410000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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