Yamaha WR250R problems & recalls

Problem: Yamaha motor corporation , usa (yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 wr250r motorcycles manufactured august 1, 2013, to june 1, 2016. due to an incorrect assembly process, the clutch push lever oil seal may crack, allowing engine oil to leak out.

Risk: If oil leaks from the engine, the oil may get on the rear tire, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clutch push lever oil seal, free of charge. the recall began november 11, 2016. owners may contact yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. yamaha's number for this recall is 990108.

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.

Fix: 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.