2005 YAMAHA YP400 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
6
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 2005 YAMAHA YP400
The 2005 YAMAHA YP400 has received a total of 6 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. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Cooling (2 complaints), Electrical System (1 complaint), and Electrical Systemsoftware (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2005 YAMAHA YP400
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2005 YAMAHA YP400, 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 2005 YAMAHA YP400
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 YAMAHA YP400. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemsoftware | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
ONCE ENGINE WAS WARMED UP, VEHICLE STALLED AT STOPLIGHTS TWICE AND ONCE WHEN STARTING TO MOVE AFTER A STOP (WHEN IN AN INTERSECTION). OTHER TIMES WHEN STOPPED. IDLE SPEED DROPPED BELOW 1400, UNDER WHICH IT STALLS, AND IT WAS DIFFICULT TO REV THE ENGINE TO PREVENT STALLING SINCE THERE IS NO NEUTRAL GEAR, SO REVVING MORE THAN SLIGHTLY CAN MAKE THE VEHICLE MOVE. *TR
ENGINE STALLING WHILE MOVING. *TR
ENGINE STALLS IN TRAFFIC. *TR
I HAD A NEW 2005 MAJESTY (YAMAHA) SCOOTER. IT WOULD ON OCCASION STALL. I HAD IT TWICE STALL WHILE MERGING ONTO THE FREEWAY. THIS ALMOST RESULTED IN A CRASH, BUT I WAS ABLE TO GET TO THE SHOULDER AND RESTART THE ENGINE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE ECU AND I HAVE NOT ANY PROBLEMS SINCE. *TR
VEHICLE STALLS WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE NORMALLY (TYPICALLY STALLS IN INTERSECTION). NOT FREQUENT. VEHICLE RESTARTS NORMALLY. OCCURS WHEN ENGINE IS FULLY WARMED UP. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2005 YAMAHA YP400
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 YAMAHA YP400 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 YAMAHA YP400
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 YAMAHA YP400
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2005 YAMAHA YP400.
Other Model Years of the YAMAHA YP400
- 2005 YAMAHA YP400 (current)
- 2006 YAMAHA YP400 — 5 complaints
- 2007 YAMAHA YP400 — 2 complaints
- 2008 YAMAHA YP400 — 1 complaint
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