2014 Yamaha Xt250 Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V754000
Manufacturer: YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 990091
Manufactured Begin Date: August 1st, 2012
Manufactured End Date: October 1st, 2014
Date of Owner Notification: January 9th, 2015

Defect Summary:
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Yamaha XT250 motorcycles manufactured August 1, 2012, to October 1, 2014. The affected motorcycles contain an air induction pipe and hose which may fail after prolonged periods of high RPM operation. The air induction hose may melt causing hot exhaust gases to leak from the hose.

Consequence Summary:
A melted air induction hose may cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Summary:
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air induction pipe and hose, free of charge. The recall began January 9, 2015. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-714-761-7300. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990091.

Recall 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.