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Yamaha WR250R recalls by model year

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

4 owner complaints analyzed

2 distinct recall campaigns

11,357 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2008 to 2016 model years. Data snapshot: . 4 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Compare model years

Recalls by model year

All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.

Recall campaigns

Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.

2008
1
2009
1
2010
1
2011
1
2012
1
2013
1
2014
2
2015
2
2016
1
Recall campaigns data
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20091
20101
20111
20121
20131
20142
20152
20161

2008: 1; 2009: 1; 2010: 1; 2011: 1; 2012: 1; 2013: 1; 2014: 2; 2015: 2; 2016: 1

Year-by-year records

Yamaha WR250R model-year comparison
Model yearComplaintsRecallsChange in recalls
200801Not available
2009010
2010010
2011010
2012310
2013110
201402+1
2015020
201601-1

Recall history

2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

15V410000 · Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator

Reported: 2015-06-29 (June 29, 2015) · Model years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015

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.

Consequence: 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.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
16V800000 · Power Train:Clutch Assembly

Reported: 2016-11-03 (November 3, 2016) · Model years: 2014, 2015, 2016

Yamaha Motor Corporation , USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 WR250R motorcycles manufactured August 1, 2013, to June 1, 2016. Due to an incorrect assembly process, the clutch push lever oil seal may crack, allowing engine oil to leak out.

Consequence: If oil leaks from the engine, the oil may get on the rear tire, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clutch push lever oil seal, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2016. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990108.

NHTSA campaign record ↗