Investigation PE12034: 2009 Yamaha YW125

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Nov 9, 2012

Closed

Feb 11, 2013

Model years

2009

Subject

Motorscooter Stalling

Component: Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

Summary

All MY 2009 Yamaha YW125Y (Zuma 125) model scooters were produced with fuel pumps that may have improper clearance between their internal components.This could lead to fuel starvation and consequent stalling while in operation.To address this issue, Yamaha is conducting safety recall 13V-035 to correct the defect by installing new and improved fuel pumps on the subject motorscooters.This PE is closed. The ODI reports cited above can be reviewed at www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the following identification (ODI) numbers: 10350742, 10422469, 10433624, 10462794, 10464564, 10465166, 10466480, 10466938, 10467731, 10486775, 10487229.

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.