Yamaha recall — Critical Fasteners
NHTSA · November 12, 2025
- NHTSA recall campaign 25V778000 (Yamaha), reported .
- Potentially affected vehicles: 2,715.
- Component: Critical Fasteners.
- Details as of ; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.
- Agency
- NHTSA
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
- Source ID
- 25V778000
Defect
Yamaha Motor Company, Ltd. (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2018-2022 XMAX scooters. The camshaft retainer bolt may loosen and not properly secure the camshaft, resulting in an engine stall.
Consequence
An engine stall can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective action
Owners are advised not to ride their scooter until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will install a new camshaft plate kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 20, 2025. Owners may contact Yamaha's customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990184. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 24, 2025.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Yamaha | Xmax | 2018 |
| Yamaha | Xmax | 2019 |
| Yamaha | Xmax | 2020 |
| Yamaha | Xmax | 2021 |
| Yamaha | Xmax | 2022 |
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