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Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA - Loose Camshaft Bolt May Cause Engine Failure
Published: November 13, 2025Recall ID: 25V778000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An engine stall can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Loose Camshaft Bolt May Cause Engine Failure
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Loose Camshaft Bolt May Cause Engine Failure |
| Nhtsa id | 25V778000 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V778000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | Yes |
| Manufacturer | Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Completion rate | 10.68 |
| 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. |
| Consequence summary | An engine stall can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | 990184 |
| Potentially affected | 2715 |
| Report received date | 2025-11-13T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |
Overview
- Recalling FirmYamaha Motor Corporation, USA
- Risk LevelENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING