NHTSA recall 08V180000
Fuel System, Gasoline · Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Details
What's wrong: The engine could stall and be difficult to restart because the wire terminals in the fuel pump wire coupler have corroded. Water can enter from the main wire harness end and run through the harness to the fuel pump coupler.
Why it matters: If the water remains in the coupler for an extended period of time, the terminals can become corroded, which can prevent the fuel pump from operating properly. If this corrosion affects fuel pump operation while the scooter is being ridden, there could be a crash resulting in injury or death.
The fix: Dealers will install a sub-harness which is designed to allow any water between the wire harness and the fuel pump to drain out before it reaches the fuel pump. The dealer will also inspect the connectors. If either the main wire harness connector or the fuel pump connectors is already corroded,…
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2005 Yamaha YP400
- 2006 Yamaha CP250
- 2006 Yamaha YP400
- 2007 Yamaha CP250
- 2007 Yamaha YP400
- Yamaha CP250
- Yamaha YP400
All model years NHTSA lists
2006 Yamaha Cp250, 2007 Yamaha Cp250, 2005 Yamaha Yp400, 2006 Yamaha Yp400, 2007 Yamaha Yp400.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 08V180000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.