2015 YAMAHA WR250R — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2015 YAMAHA WR250R
The 2015 YAMAHA WR250R has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA for this model year.
Recalls for the 2015 YAMAHA WR250R
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2015 YAMAHA WR250R, potentially affecting up to 15,271 vehicles.
Recall 16V800000 — POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
| 2,550 vehicles affected
Defect: Yamaha Motor Corporation , USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 WR250R motorcycles manufactured August 1, 2013, to June 1, 2016. Due to an incorrect assembly process, the clutch push lever oil seal may crack, allowing engine oil to leak out.
Consequence: If oil leaks from the engine, the oil may get on the rear tire, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clutch push lever oil seal, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2016. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990108.
View full details →Recall 15V410000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
| 12,721 vehicles affected
Defect: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 WR250X motorcycles manufactured June 1, 2008, to June 1, 2011 and 2008-2015 WR250R motorcycles manufactured June 1, 2008, to June 1, 2015. In the affected motorcycles, the insulation on the stator coil, a component of the alternator, may become damaged and short circuit to due insufficient heat resistance.
Consequence: If the stator coil is not insulated, the motorcyle will not charge and the battery will go dead, causing the engine to stall which increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stator coil with one that has sufficient heat resistance, free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2015. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2015 YAMAHA WR250R
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 YAMAHA WR250R.
Safety Rating for the 2015 YAMAHA WR250R
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2015 YAMAHA WR250R in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2015 YAMAHA WR250R
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2015 YAMAHA WR250R. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TE-M-2015-006 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
YAMAHA MC: INFORMATION ON DISCONTINUATION OF SUSPENSION OIL RT-43 USED FOR CERTAIN MODELS AND REPLACED BY AN ULTRA HIGH PERFORMANCE M1 SUSPENSION OIL. NO MODEL OR YEARS LISTED. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2015 YAMAHA WR250R
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the YAMAHA WR250R
- 2010 YAMAHA WR250R — 0 complaints
- 2011 YAMAHA WR250R — 0 complaints
- 2012 YAMAHA WR250R — 3 complaints
- 2013 YAMAHA WR250R — 1 complaint
- 2014 YAMAHA WR250R — 0 complaints
- 2015 YAMAHA WR250R (current)
- 2016 YAMAHA WR250R — 0 complaints
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