Recall 25V778000: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA, engine and engine cooling:critical fasteners
Reported 2025-11-12 · vehicle recall · 2,715 units Do not drive
Problem
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
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| YAMAHA | XMAX | 2018 |
| YAMAHA | XMAX | 2019 |
| YAMAHA | XMAX | 2020 |
| YAMAHA | XMAX | 2021 |
| YAMAHA | XMAX | 2022 |
| Manufacturer campaign | 990184 |
|---|---|
| Initiated by | MFR |
| Owner letters | 2025-12-10 |
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