2008-2015 Yamaha WR250R and Yamaha WR250X recall: alternator/generator/regulator

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA reported this safety recall on June 29, 2015. It covers about 12,721 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 12,721
reported: Jun 29, 2015
owners notified: Jul 30, 2015
related complaints: 3

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

What is wrong: 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.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 15V410000

Affected vehicles

Yamaha WR250R 2008-2015 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Yamaha WR250X 2008-2011 2008 2009 2010 2011

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about electrical problems.

2012 Yamaha WR250R 2013 Yamaha WR250R 2014 Yamaha WR250R 2015 Yamaha WR250R 2008 Yamaha WR250X 2009 Yamaha WR250X 2010 Yamaha WR250X 2011 Yamaha WR250X

Questions about recall 15V410000

Is there a recall on the 2008-2015 Yamaha WR250R and Yamaha WR250X alternator/generator/regulator?

Yes. Recall 15V410000, reported on June 29, 2015, covers about 12,721 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 15V410000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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