Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | ||||||||||||||||
| 13V035000 | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA | from 07/01/2008 to 04/30/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 8700 | ODI | Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA | 02/04/2013 | 02/04/2013 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Yamaha is recalling certain model year 2009 yw125 (zuma 125) scooters manufactured between july 2008 and april 2009 due to possible improper clearances in the internal fuel pump components. these improper clearances may cause an inadequate supply of fuel. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The limited fuel supply could cause engine stalling, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump with a newly designed fuel pump. the recall is expected to begin february 19, 2013. owners contact yamaha 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. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | ||||||
| PE12034 | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA | 11/09/2012 | Motorscooter Stalling | |||
| Reports by owners online and to nhtsa alleged motorscooter stalling while underway in hot weather.the fuel pump is consistently identified as the root cause.the pump is frequently on back order and the part number has been changed.to assess the frequency and severity of the issue, this office is opening a preliminary evaluation.the odi complaints cited above can be viewed at www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/complaints under the following odi identification numbers: 10350742, 10422469, 10433624, 10462794, 10464564, 10465166, 10466480, 10466938, 10467731. | ||||||
| PE12034 | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA | 11/09/2012 | Motorscooter Stalling | |||
| Reports by owners online and to nhtsa alleged motorscooter stalling while underway in hot weather.the fuel pump is consistently identified as the root cause.the pump is frequently on back order and the part number has been changed.to assess the frequency and severity of the issue, this office is opening a preliminary evaluation. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 07/20/2011 | 4010 | ||
| When it is hot out, the fuel pump stops working. this happens especially when it has been sitting outside in the sun. it will initially start and then, when the bike gets warmed up, it just shuts off. then, when you try to start it, you do not hear the pump pressurize and it will not start for anywhere from an hour to several hours. | |||
| 09/05/2011 | 341 | ||
| After a short ride the scooter will not start again, did notice that fuel pump will not work when turned on. there is only 340 miles on this vehicle. left stranded on a hot day. | |||
| 08/06/2011 | 1125 | ||
| I own two 2009 yamaha 125 zuma scooters. both wont restart after warmed up and fuel pump fails to work. | |||
| 08/08/2011 | 981 | ||
| 2009 yamaha 125 scooter stalls after warmed up. fuel pump quits and scooter will not restart until sitting several hours | |||
| 08/06/2011 | 1125 | ||
| I own two 2009 yamaha 125 zuma scooters. both wont restart after warmed up and fuel pump fails to work. | |||
| 08/08/2011 | 981 | ||
| 2009 yamaha 125 scooter stalls after warmed up. fuel pump quits and scooter will not restart until sitting several hours | |||
| 08/06/2011 | 1125 | ||
| I own two 2009 yamaha 125 zuma scooters. both wont restart after warmed up and fuel pump fails to work. | |||
| 08/08/2011 | 981 | ||
| 2009 yamaha 125 scooter stalls after warmed up. fuel pump quits and scooter will not restart until sitting several hours | |||
| 08/06/2011 | 1125 | ||
| I own two 2009 yamaha 125 zuma scooters. both wont restart after warmed up and fuel pump fails to work. | |||
| 08/08/2011 | 981 | ||
| 2009 yamaha 125 scooter stalls after warmed up. fuel pump quits and scooter will not restart until sitting several hours | |||
| 07/07/2011 | 840 | ||
| My 2009 yamaha wy125yl has begun to stall and will not restart. i view this as a serious safety issue. pushing a motorcycle from a busy intersection with fast moving traffic is something that would not care to repeat. after a brief internet search i was quickly able to find numerous websites full of complaints with the same description. motorcycle stalling, and will not restart in warm ambient conditions | |||
| 05/21/2011 | 4587 | ||
| My zuma 125 was running fine for about a mile when it suddenly stalled out and would not re-start. my local bike mechanic said i have a bad fuel pump. have not rode scooter since then becouse unable to get a fuel pump. there was a recall overseas and should be one here in the u.s.. | |||
| 06/16/2011 | 500 | ||
| 2009 yamaha zuma 125 fuel pump cuts out when bike is hot and leaves you stranded every other time.. | |||
| 05/21/2011 | 4587 | ||
| My zuma 125 was running fine for about a mile when it suddenly stalled out and would not re-start. my local bike mechanic said i have a bad fuel pump. have not rode scooter since then becouse unable to get a fuel pump. there was a recall overseas and should be one here in the u.s.. | |||
| 06/16/2011 | 500 | ||
| 2009 yamaha zuma 125 fuel pump cuts out when bike is hot and leaves you stranded every other time.. | |||
| 05/21/2011 | 4587 | ||
| My zuma 125 was running fine for about a mile when it suddenly stalled out and would not re-start. my local bike mechanic said i have a bad fuel pump. have not rode scooter since then becouse unable to get a fuel pump. there was a recall overseas and should be one here in the u.s.. | |||
| 06/16/2011 | 500 | ||
| 2009 yamaha zuma 125 fuel pump cuts out when bike is hot and leaves you stranded every other time.. | |||
| 09/02/2010 | 600 | ||
| Yamaha zuma fuel pump failure. note yamaha zuma is not an option for vehicle information/description choice. just chose 125cc because it wouldn't let me go forward with complaint. 1. at approx 500 miles on odometer when engine hot or after use will not restart until engine cooled down. 2. at approx 600 miles on odometer will not start at all. currently at 1200 miles on odometer and experiencing same exact symptoms all over again. 3. fuel pump was replaced by dealership. 1st one was still under warrant.... :-( | |||
| 08/13/2010 | 3500 | ||
| 1. drove to dollar general store 1/2 mile ...temp in the high 80's. 2. did my shopping came out and yamaha zuma 2009 wouldn't start. no fuel pump sound. 3. had to call yamaha to get dealership started on fix. 4. yamaha called dealer to replace fuel pump. 5. lots of complaints on zumaforums.net. 6. no official recall. maybe is needed! | |||
| 09/02/2010 | 600 | ||
| Yamaha zuma fuel pump failure. note yamaha zuma is not an option for vehicle information/description choice. just chose 125cc because it wouldn't let me go forward with complaint. 1. at approx 500 miles on odometer when engine hot or after use will not restart until engine cooled down. 2. at approx 600 miles on odometer will not start at all. currently at 1200 miles on odometer and experiencing same exact symptoms all over again. 3. fuel pump was replaced by dealership. 1st one was still under warrant.... :-( | |||
| 08/13/2010 | 3500 | ||
| 1. drove to dollar general store 1/2 mile ...temp in the high 80's. 2. did my shopping came out and yamaha zuma 2009 wouldn't start. no fuel pump sound. 3. had to call yamaha to get dealership started on fix. 4. yamaha called dealer to replace fuel pump. 5. lots of complaints on zumaforums.net. 6. no official recall. maybe is needed! | |||
| 09/05/2010 | 320 | ||
| 2009 yamaha zuma 125cc: fuel pump failure...scooter only has 320 miles!!! upon riding the 1st 3 miles, the motor heats up and the fuel pump quits. without notice, the scooter loses all power and rapidly decelerates as the drive belt does not disengage until bike slows to approvimately 5 mph. this is extremely dangerous in chicago traffic as nobody cares or thinks you might actually be having mechanical issues! now you are stranded and have to shut off all power to the scooter and wait for it to cool down. the longer you wait the farther you will be able to go...i think this is due to the amount of fuel that is able to gravity drip into the gas lines during cooldown. audibly, you can hear the decreased duration of the fuel pump engaging until there is zero engagement of the fuel pump. repeating this sequence might get you another 1/2 mile. now, you have no choice but to push. this is a serious safety issue to encounter in traffic and yamaha should be embarrassed to have such issues with a $3000 new machine. | |||
| 08/11/2010 | 5400 | ||
| Fuel pump failure | |||
| 09/05/2010 | 320 | ||
| 2009 yamaha zuma 125cc: fuel pump failure...scooter only has 320 miles!!! upon riding the 1st 3 miles, the motor heats up and the fuel pump quits. without notice, the scooter loses all power and rapidly decelerates as the drive belt does not disengage until bike slows to approvimately 5 mph. this is extremely dangerous in chicago traffic as nobody cares or thinks you might actually be having mechanical issues! now you are stranded and have to shut off all power to the scooter and wait for it to cool down. the longer you wait the farther you will be able to go...i think this is due to the amount of fuel that is able to gravity drip into the gas lines during cooldown. audibly, you can hear the decreased duration of the fuel pump engaging until there is zero engagement of the fuel pump. repeating this sequence might get you another 1/2 mile. now, you have no choice but to push. this is a serious safety issue to encounter in traffic and yamaha should be embarrassed to have such issues with a $3000 new machine. | |||
| 08/11/2010 | 5400 | ||
| Fuel pump failure | |||
| 06/10/2009 | 1240 | ||
| Yamaha zuma 125 would not start. complete failure, leaving me stranded road side. arranged transportation. it stated the next day. two days later complete failure to start, stranded again. | |||
| 08/02/2010 | 1100 | ||
| Yamaha zuma 125 scooter fuel pump failure. pump failed with 1100 miles on scooter. pump will run when ambient temp is below 80 degrees f. will not run above that. | |||
| 07/26/2010 | 1040 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2009 yamaha yw125 scooter. the fuel pump has failed intermittently. whenever you start the engine the fuel pump does not come on, sometimes it will take a day or two before the engine starts. there are no warning lights illuminating the failure. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated they will contact the tech line to find the repair for the failure, but they never return the calls back to the dealer calls.the dealer does not know how to repair the scooter. he has not contacted the manufacturer. the failure mileage was 1,040.......mw | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 08/10/2011 | 943 | ||
| I have been having trouble with my scooter failing to start or stop running while ridding.the fuel pump wont stay running or wont kick on when the key is turned on. | |||