Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA recall 25V778

Affected vehicles (1)

Component / system

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.

Risk / consequence

An engine stall can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

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.

Chronology of events

1. July 2025

   July 2025: Yamaha Motor Corporation USA was informed by the manufacturer (Yamaha Motor Co. LTD) that such a condition could exist in previously modified units. This was determined pursuant to quality control review, testing and a review of foreign models that use substantially similar part design. Once repair parts were received, campaign notification process was initiated.

Notification schedule

Dealer notification

Nov 20, 2025 - Nov 24, 2025 No Dealers

Owner notification

Nov 20, 2025 - Nov 24, 2025 Phased Recall