Defect Description For Recall
Yamaha 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.
Make Of Vehicle
YAMAHA
Model Of Vehicle
VMX17
Year
2010
Recall Campaign Number
11V483000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling
Effect Of Defect
An Engine Stall Can Increase The Risk Of A Crash With Injury Or Death.
Fix Defect
Yamaha 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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa
Start Of Manufacture
20080901
End Of Manufacture
20110430
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2234
Date Owners Notified
20111021
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa
Date Report Received
20110926