Yamaha Recall 13V035000: Fuel System, Gasoline, Delivery, Fuel Pump

NHTSA recall 13V035000 · announced February 4, 2013 · filed by Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa · 8,700 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

The limited fuel supply could cause engine stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump with a newly designed fuel pump. The recall began on February 27, 2013. Owners contact Yamaha at 1-800-962-7926.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.