Reported: 2008-04-23 (April 23, 2008) · Model years: 2006, 2007
YAMAHA IS RECALLING 9,600 MY 2006-2007 CP250 AND MY 2005-2007 YP400 MOTORCYCLES. THE ENGINE COULD STALL AND BE DIFFICULT TO RESTART BECAUSE THE WIRE TERMINALS IN THE FUEL PUMP WIRE COUPLER HAVE CORRODED. WATER CAN ENTER FROM THE MAIN WIRE HARNESS END AND RUN THROUGH THE HARNESS TO THE FUEL PUMP COUPLER.
Consequence: IF THE WATER REMAINS IN THE COUPLER FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, THE TERMINALS CAN BECOME CORRODED, WHICH CAN PREVENT THE FUEL PUMP FROM OPERATING PROPERLY. IF THIS CORROSION AFFECTS FUEL PUMP OPERATION WHILE THE SCOOTER IS BEING RIDDEN, THERE COULD BE A CRASH RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SUB-HARNESS WHICH IS DESIGNED TO ALLOW ANY WATER BETWEEN THE WIRE HARNESS AND THE FUEL PUMP TO DRAIN OUT BEFORE IT REACHES THE FUEL PUMP. THE DEALER WILL ALSO INSPECT THE CONNECTORS. IF EITHER THE MAIN WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR OR THE FUEL PUMP CONNECTORS IS ALREADY CORRODED, THE CORRESPONDING ASSEMBLY(IES) WILL ALSO BE REPLACED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 9, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT YAMAHA AT 1-800-962-7926.
Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.
Data completeness
8 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.
87.5%Usable mileage7 / 8 records
100.0%Valid incident date8 / 8 records
100.0%Valid filing date8 / 8 records
100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates8 / 8 records
Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.
Problems by model year
Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.
Component complaint heatmap
Component
2006
2007
2008
Fuel/Propulsion System
00.0%
No examples available for this selection.
00.0%
No examples available for this selection.
250.0%ODI 10704975 · 236 mi
HELLO; I HAVE A 2008 YAMAHA MORPHOUS. THERE ARE RECALLS ON THE 2005-2007 MODELS. MY MECHANIC HAS DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS THE FUEL SYSTEM BEING ENTIRELY RUSTED OUT, THE FUEL TANK, FUEL FILTER, AND ASSEMBLY. I CONTACTED YAMAHA CORPORATION AND THEY WILL DO NOTHING ABOUT IT. THE RECALL SAYS THIS PROBLEM CAN RESULT IN DEATH THIS IS NOT RIGHT AT ALL, AND I JUST PURCHASED THIS FROM A SECOND PARTY. PLEASE HELP ME AND ADD THIS TO THE LIST OF RECALLS. IT SHOULD BE 2005-2008, THE LAST YEAR THEY WERE MADE. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURS…
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
00.0%
No examples available for this selection.
150.0%ODI 10207732 · 20 mi
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 YAMAHA CP250. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING, THE CONTACT SUFFERED A SECOND DEGREE BURN ON HIS LEFT LEG. THE MUFFLER IS LOCATED ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN AND POWERTRAIN WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 20.
I AM AWARE OF A PROBLEM WITH FUEL PUMP FAILURE AND CONSEQUENT ENGINE STALLING IN YAMAHA MOTORCYCLE MODEL WR250R AND WR250X, MODEL YEAR 2008. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN ADDRESSED BY A RECALL IN JAPAN ON THIS MODEL (AS WELL AS OTHER MODELS USING THIS PUMP ASSEMBLY). AT THIS TIME, I SEE NO COMPLAINTS LISTED ON YOUR WEBSITE. AS THIS CONSTITUTES A SAFETY ISSUE, I THINK THAT A RECALL IN THE USA SHOULD BE REQUIRED. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED ON AT LEAST 3 POPULAR ENTHUSIAST WEB SITES. IF YOU CAN PROVIDE A SPECIFIC E-MAIL ADDRESS FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE…
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 YAMAHA CC200 (NA). THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 08V180000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP). HE IMMEDIATELY CALLED THE DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE RECALL REPAIRED. UPON ARRIVAL AT THE DEALER, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT KNOW WHEN THE PARTS WOULD ARRIVE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED AND REMAINS PARKED. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 600.
IN WARM WEATHER, FUEL PUMP FAILS AFTER GETTING HOT. TODAY, AFTER A 20 MINUTE RIDE AT INTERSTATE SPEEDS, I ARRIVED AT MY DESTINATION. THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS AROUND 75 DEGREES. AFTER 2 HOURS, READY TO RETURN, I TRIED TO START THE SCOOTER, NO JOY. AFTER REMOVING THE PLASTIC HELMET TRAY UNDER THE SEAT, I POURED CHILLED WATER ON THE FUEL PUMP ATOP THE GAS TANK, AND THEN THE SCOOTER STARTED RIGHT UP. HAD THIS PROBLEM LAST SUMMER BUT NEVER FIGURED OUT WHAT THE ISSUE WAS. ALWAYS JUST HAD TO LET IT SIT FOR SEVERAL HOURS BEFORE IT WOULD START …
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 YAMAHA 1300 ROYAL STAR (NA). WHILE RIDING 70 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE GROUND WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. ALL OF THE BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING OUT ONTO THE TIRES AND THE GROUND. THE CONTACT TOOK THE MOTORCYCLE TO THE YAMAHA DEALER TWICE FOR REPAIR AND THEY STATED THAT IT WAS DUE TO RIDER ERROR. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO ANOTHER MECHANIC AND THEY STATED THAT THEY WOULD MAKE THE REPAIR. HEAT FROM THE BRAKES BURNED THE SADDLE BAG LOCATED ON THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER DOES NOT WANT TO TAKE RESPONSIB…
2006 YAMAHA VIRAGO XV250, 70 MPH ON I96, NO BRAKING, SOLO RIDE, 16000 MILES, 21 MOS OLD, THE LEFT ARM OF THE REAR SWING ARM BUCKLED, CONTINUING TO YIELD UNTIL THE REAR TIRE MADE CONTACT WITH THE RIGHT INNER SWING ARM AND THE REAR BRAKE LINKAGE. THIS CONTACT STABILIZED THE LEFT SIDE SWING ARM YIELDING, HOWEVER THE RUBBING OF THE TIRE CAUSED SUBSTANTIAL DECELERATION ABRUPTLY. THE COLLAPSING SWING ARM CAUSED DRIVE CHAIN SLACK AND THE CHAIN JUMPED ON THE SPROCKET. THE TIRE WAS SMOKING DUE TO THE RUB. LOSS OF CONTROL RESULTED. REAR TIRE FAILURE…
Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.
Failure mileage by component
Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.
Component failure mileage distribution
Component
Mileage range (25th–75th percentile)
Median
Usable records
Examples
Fuel/Propulsion System
Too few reports for a range
235 mi
2 (sparse)
ODI 10704975 · 236 mi
HELLO; I HAVE A 2008 YAMAHA MORPHOUS. THERE ARE RECALLS ON THE 2005-2007 MODELS. MY MECHANIC HAS DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS THE FUEL SYSTEM BEING ENTIRELY RUSTED OUT, THE FUEL TANK, FUEL FILTER, AND ASSEMBLY. I CONTACTED YAMAHA CORPORATION AND THEY WILL DO NOTHING ABOUT IT. THE RECALL SAYS THIS PROBLEM CAN RESULT IN DEATH THIS IS NOT RIGHT AT ALL, AND I JUST PURCHASED THIS FROM A SECOND PARTY. PLEASE HELP ME AND ADD THIS TO THE LIST OF RECALLS. IT SHOULD BE 2005-2008, THE LAST YEAR THEY WERE MADE. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURS…
HELLO; I CONTACTED THE YAMAHA CORPORATION ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AT THEIR CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS IN CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA. TWICE, I TRIED TO GET THE PROBLEM TAKEN CARE OF. FIRST CONTACT WAS [XXX], THEN [XXX], 04-10-2015. 10:55 AM, THE ATTITUDE OF THE REPRESENTATIVES WAS INCREDIBLE, EVEN TO THE POINT OF MOCKING ME ABOUT THE SAFETY ISSUE. WHEN I ASKED TO SPEAK TO A MANAGER, THEY SAID THERE WASN'T ONE, AND THAT I AM WHO YOU SPEAK TO . THE FINAL RESPONSE OF BOTH WAS THAT THERE IS NO RECALL AND I WAS TO PAY FOR IT MYSELF. THIS PATTERN OF…
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
Too few reports for a range
20 mi
1 (sparse)
ODI 10207732 · 20 mi
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 YAMAHA CP250. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING, THE CONTACT SUFFERED A SECOND DEGREE BURN ON HIS LEFT LEG. THE MUFFLER IS LOCATED ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN AND POWERTRAIN WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 20.
I AM AWARE OF A PROBLEM WITH FUEL PUMP FAILURE AND CONSEQUENT ENGINE STALLING IN YAMAHA MOTORCYCLE MODEL WR250R AND WR250X, MODEL YEAR 2008. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN ADDRESSED BY A RECALL IN JAPAN ON THIS MODEL (AS WELL AS OTHER MODELS USING THIS PUMP ASSEMBLY). AT THIS TIME, I SEE NO COMPLAINTS LISTED ON YOUR WEBSITE. AS THIS CONSTITUTES A SAFETY ISSUE, I THINK THAT A RECALL IN THE USA SHOULD BE REQUIRED. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED ON AT LEAST 3 POPULAR ENTHUSIAST WEB SITES. IF YOU CAN PROVIDE A SPECIFIC E-MAIL ADDRESS FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE…
IN WARM WEATHER, FUEL PUMP FAILS AFTER GETTING HOT. TODAY, AFTER A 20 MINUTE RIDE AT INTERSTATE SPEEDS, I ARRIVED AT MY DESTINATION. THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS AROUND 75 DEGREES. AFTER 2 HOURS, READY TO RETURN, I TRIED TO START THE SCOOTER, NO JOY. AFTER REMOVING THE PLASTIC HELMET TRAY UNDER THE SEAT, I POURED CHILLED WATER ON THE FUEL PUMP ATOP THE GAS TANK, AND THEN THE SCOOTER STARTED RIGHT UP. HAD THIS PROBLEM LAST SUMMER BUT NEVER FIGURED OUT WHAT THE ISSUE WAS. ALWAYS JUST HAD TO LET IT SIT FOR SEVERAL HOURS BEFORE IT WOULD START …
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 YAMAHA 1300 ROYAL STAR (NA). WHILE RIDING 70 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE GROUND WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. ALL OF THE BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING OUT ONTO THE TIRES AND THE GROUND. THE CONTACT TOOK THE MOTORCYCLE TO THE YAMAHA DEALER TWICE FOR REPAIR AND THEY STATED THAT IT WAS DUE TO RIDER ERROR. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO ANOTHER MECHANIC AND THEY STATED THAT THEY WOULD MAKE THE REPAIR. HEAT FROM THE BRAKES BURNED THE SADDLE BAG LOCATED ON THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER DOES NOT WANT TO TAKE RESPONSIB…
2006 YAMAHA VIRAGO XV250, 70 MPH ON I96, NO BRAKING, SOLO RIDE, 16000 MILES, 21 MOS OLD, THE LEFT ARM OF THE REAR SWING ARM BUCKLED, CONTINUING TO YIELD UNTIL THE REAR TIRE MADE CONTACT WITH THE RIGHT INNER SWING ARM AND THE REAR BRAKE LINKAGE. THIS CONTACT STABILIZED THE LEFT SIDE SWING ARM YIELDING, HOWEVER THE RUBBING OF THE TIRE CAUSED SUBSTANTIAL DECELERATION ABRUPTLY. THE COLLAPSING SWING ARM CAUSED DRIVE CHAIN SLACK AND THE CHAIN JUMPED ON THE SPROCKET. THE TIRE WAS SMOKING DUE TO THE RUB. LOSS OF CONTROL RESULTED. REAR TIRE FAILURE…
Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.
Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.
Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
Monthly complaint and recall timeline
Month
Complaints
Campaigns announced
Examples
2024-11
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2024-12
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2025-01
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2025-02
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2025-03
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2025-04
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2025-05
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2025-06
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2025-07
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2025-08
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2025-09
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2025-10
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2025-11
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2025-12
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2026-01
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2026-02
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2026-03
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2026-04
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2026-05
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2026-06
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2026-07
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2026-08
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2026-09
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2026-10 (partial)
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
Emerging complaint spikes
Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.
This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.
No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.
Equal-age model-year comparison
Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.
2007: 2 complaints · 2008: 1 complaints
Equal observation windows
Model year
Through age 0
Through age 1
Through age 2
2007
1
2
2
2008
0
1
1
Date coverage across each selected cohort
Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
Year
Incident dates used
Filing date fallbacks
Excluded dates
2007
2
0
0
2008
4
0
0
Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.
Components reported together
Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.
Component co-occurrence matrix
Component
Fuel/Propulsion System
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
Fuel System, Gasoline
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump
Fuel System, Other
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Suspension:Rear
Fuel/Propulsion System
—
0
0
0
0
0
0
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
0
—
0
0
0
0
0
Fuel System, Gasoline
0
0
—
0
0
0
0
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump
0
0
0
—
0
0
0
Fuel System, Other
0
0
0
0
—
0
0
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
0
0
0
0
0
—
0
Suspension:Rear
0
0
0
0
0
0
—
Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.
Recurring narrative patterns
Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.
2 patterns with matching reports.
Brake response concerns
1 mentions · 12.5% of complaints
Median mileage: 6,400 mi (1 usable records).
ODI 10247395 · 6,400 mi
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 YAMAHA 1300 ROYAL STAR (NA). WHILE RIDING 70 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE GROUND WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. ALL OF THE BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING OUT ONTO THE TIRES AND THE GROUND. THE CONTACT TOOK THE MOTORCYCLE TO THE YAMAHA DEALER TWICE FOR REPAIR AND THEY STATED THAT IT WAS DUE TO RIDER ERROR. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO ANOTHER MECHANIC AND THEY STATED THAT THEY WOULD MAKE THE REPAIR. HEAT FROM THE BRAKES BURNED THE SADDLE BAG LOCATED ON THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER DOES NOT WANT TO TAKE RESPONSIB…
I AM AWARE OF A PROBLEM WITH FUEL PUMP FAILURE AND CONSEQUENT ENGINE STALLING IN YAMAHA MOTORCYCLE MODEL WR250R AND WR250X, MODEL YEAR 2008. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN ADDRESSED BY A RECALL IN JAPAN ON THIS MODEL (AS WELL AS OTHER MODELS USING THIS PUMP ASSEMBLY). AT THIS TIME, I SEE NO COMPLAINTS LISTED ON YOUR WEBSITE. AS THIS CONSTITUTES A SAFETY ISSUE, I THINK THAT A RECALL IN THE USA SHOULD BE REQUIRED. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED ON AT LEAST 3 POPULAR ENTHUSIAST WEB SITES. IF YOU CAN PROVIDE A SPECIFIC E-MAIL ADDRESS FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE…