2007 YAMAHA YP400 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2007 YAMAHA YP400
The 2007 YAMAHA YP400 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. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2007 YAMAHA YP400
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2007 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 2007 YAMAHA YP400
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 YAMAHA YP400. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
IN HOT WEATHER, THE YAMAHA YP400 FAILS TO START, STALLS AT IDLE, AND INTERMITTENTLY CUTS FUEL AT HIGH SPEED. SYMPTOMS ARE NONEXISTENT UNTIL THE AIR TEMPERATURE EXCEEDS ABOUT 95 DEGREES F. SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH THE FUEL PUMPS ARE FREQUENTLY DOCUMENTED WITH OWNERS OF MAJESTY YP400 MODELS AS WELL AS T-MAX XP500 AND ZUMA YW125, THE LAST OF WHICH WAS SUBJECT TO A RECALL OF ITS OWN. *TR
SCOOTER STALLS AND IS HARD TO START AGAIN. JUST PURCHASED THE SCOOTER LESS THAN 60 DAYS AGO AND IT IS UNRELIABLE AS WE HAVE BEEN STUCK TWICE IN ONE DAY. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2007 YAMAHA YP400
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 YAMAHA YP400 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 YAMAHA YP400
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 YAMAHA YP400
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the YAMAHA YP400
- 2005 YAMAHA YP400 — 6 complaints
- 2006 YAMAHA YP400 — 5 complaints
- 2007 YAMAHA YP400 (current)
- 2008 YAMAHA YP400 — 1 complaint
- 2012 YAMAHA YP400 — 1 complaint
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