Vehicle speedometer error exceeds 10%. This is apparently by design and commonly reported by owners since 2008. An aftermarket plug-in accessory is required to get the RPM derived speed or distance to read out correctly. In the stock configuration the owner is going far below the indicated speed and subject to being run into or emergency passed by vehicles approaching from the rear.
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Recalls 1
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 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2013 Yamaha WR250R 1
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Questions about the 2013 Yamaha WR250R
Is the 2013 Yamaha WR250R reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2013 Yamaha WR250R, fewer than a typical WR250R model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2013 Yamaha WR250R?
Electrical system, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2013 Yamaha WR250R have?
1 recall, covering electrical system.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Yamaha WR250R electrical?
Yes, 1 recall: 15V410000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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