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- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
- Problem
- Yamaha Motor Company, Ltd. (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2018-2022 XMAX scooters. The camshaft retainer bolt may loosen and not properly secure the camshaft, resulting in an engine stall.
- Risk
- An engine stall can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised not to ride their scooter until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will install a new camshaft plate kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 20, 2025. Owners may contact Yamaha's customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990184. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 24, 2025.
What this recall means for you
A camshaft retainer bolt on certain Yamaha XMAX scooters may loosen over time and fail to properly secure the camshaft. If that happens, the engine can stall while the scooter is being ridden, which can cause a loss of control and raise the risk of a crash or injury.
Owners are advised not to ride their scooter until the remedy has been completed. Authorized Yamaha dealers will install a new camshaft plate kit at no cost to you. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on November 20, 2025. You can also contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926, referencing recall number 990184.
Vehicle identification numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 24, 2025. Check your VIN there for open recalls to confirm whether your scooter is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Yamaha Xmax | 20182019202020212022 |
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