NHTSA Recall 11V483000: Engine and engine cooling
YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,234 vehicles. It affects 2009–2011 Yamaha VMX17.
| NHTSA campaign | 11V483000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Report received | September 26, 2011 |
| Owner notification | October 21, 2011 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Yamaha is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 vmx17 (v-max) motorcycles, including the yb, ycb, zr, zcr ag and acg variants, manufactured from september 2008 through april 2011. On affected motorcycles, high oil pressure can build up inside the oil pump causing it to malfunction. Oil might then stop pumping through the engine resulting in severe engine damage that can cause the engine to stall and not restart again.
Safety risk
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash with injury or death.
Remedy
Yamaha dealers will replace the oil pump free of charge. The safety recall began on october 21, 2011. Owners may contact yamaha at 1-800-962-7926.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 11V483000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.