Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA: Engine And Engine Cooling:Critical Fasteners (2018 YAMAHA XMAX, 2019 YAMAHA XMAX, 2020 YAMAHA XMAX…)

Company / brand

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

Product

2018 YAMAHA XMAX; 2019 YAMAHA XMAX; 2020 YAMAHA XMAX; 2021 YAMAHA XMAX; 2022 YAMAHA XMAX

Reason / hazard

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

What to do (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.

Distribution / sold at

Potentially affected: 2715

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.

Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Do not drive

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