NHTSA recall 11V483000
Engine And Engine Cooling · Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
September 26, 2011report date
2,234units affected
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Details
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash with injury or death.
The fix: Yamaha dealers will replace the oil pump free of charge. The safety recall began on October 21, 2011.
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All model years NHTSA lists
2009 Yamaha Vmx17, 2010 Yamaha Vmx17, 2011 Yamaha Vmx17.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 11V483000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.