CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
- 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.
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain Yamaha WR250R and WR250X motorcycles may have stator coil insulation, part of the alternator, that can become damaged and short circuit because it does not withstand heat well. When this happens, the motorcycle stops charging and the battery can go dead.
If the battery dies, the engine can stall while you are riding, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should be aware of this risk and watch for signs of charging trouble.
Yamaha will notify affected owners, and authorized dealers will replace the stator coil with one that has sufficient heat resistance. The repair is free of charge. You can also check your VIN for open recalls and contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Yamaha WR250R | 20082009201020112012201320142015 |
|---|---|
| Yamaha WR250X | 2008200920102011 |