Yamaha Vmx17 2009

Model Vmx17 made in 2009 by Yamaha got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning engine and engine cooling .

Model 2009

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
11V483000YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USAfrom 09/01/2008 to 04/30/2011V (Vehicle)223410/21/2011MFRYAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA09/26/201109/27/2011
Defect SummaryYamaha 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 SummaryAn engine stall can increase the risk of a crash with injury or death.
Corrective SummaryYamaha 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.
NotesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .