2007 YAMAHA CP250 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2007 YAMAHA CP250
The 2007 YAMAHA CP250 has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2007 YAMAHA CP250
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2007 YAMAHA CP250, potentially affecting up to 23,558 vehicles.
Recall 08V180000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 9,600 vehicles affected
Defect: YAMAHA IS RECALLING 9,600 MY 2006-2007 CP250 AND MY 2005-2007 YP400 MOTORCYCLES. THE ENGINE COULD STALL AND BE DIFFICULT TO RESTART BECAUSE THE WIRE TERMINALS IN THE FUEL PUMP WIRE COUPLER HAVE CORRODED. WATER CAN ENTER FROM THE MAIN WIRE HARNESS END AND RUN THROUGH THE HARNESS TO THE FUEL PUMP COUPLER.
Consequence: IF THE WATER REMAINS IN THE COUPLER FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, THE TERMINALS CAN BECOME CORRODED, WHICH CAN PREVENT THE FUEL PUMP FROM OPERATING PROPERLY. IF THIS CORROSION AFFECTS FUEL PUMP OPERATION WHILE THE SCOOTER IS BEING RIDDEN, THERE COULD BE A CRASH RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SUB-HARNESS WHICH IS DESIGNED TO ALLOW ANY WATER BETWEEN THE WIRE HARNESS AND THE FUEL PUMP TO DRAIN OUT BEFORE IT REACHES THE FUEL PUMP. THE DEALER WILL ALSO INSPECT THE CONNECTORS. IF EITHER THE MAIN...
View full details →Recall 07V219000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 13,958 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, A LEAK AT THE FUEL PUMP SEAL MAY ALLOW FUEL LEAKAGE.
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP SEAL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 18, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT YAMAHA AT 1-800-962-7926.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2007 YAMAHA CP250
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 YAMAHA CP250. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 YAMAHA 1300 ROYAL STAR (NA). WHILE RIDING 70 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE GROUND WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. ALL OF THE BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING OUT ONTO THE TIRES AND THE GROUND. THE CONTACT TOOK THE MOTORCYCLE TO THE YAMAHA DEALER TWICE FOR REPAIR AND THEY STATED THAT IT WAS DUE TO RIDER ERROR. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO ANOTHER MECHANIC AND THEY STATED THAT THEY WOULD MAKE THE REPAIR. HEAT FROM THE BRAKES BURNED THE SADDLE BAG LOCATED ON THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER DOES NOT WANT TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE BAG AND WILL NOT PAY FOR A NEW ONE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,400.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 YAMAHA CP250. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING, THE CONTACT SUFFERED A SECOND DEGREE BURN ON HIS LEFT LEG. THE MUFFLER IS LOCATED ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN AND POWERTRAIN WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 20.
Safety Rating for the 2007 YAMAHA CP250
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 YAMAHA CP250 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 YAMAHA CP250
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2007 YAMAHA CP250. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
2007012 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
COUPLER CORROSION MAKES ENGINE DIFFICULT TO START. *KB
NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 YAMAHA CP250
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the YAMAHA CP250
- 2006 YAMAHA CP250 — 2 complaints
- 2007 YAMAHA CP250 (current)
- 2008 YAMAHA CP250 — 4 complaints
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