2009 YAMAHA YW125 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
29
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 2009 YAMAHA YW125
The 2009 YAMAHA YW125 has received a total of 29 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuel System Gasoline (23 complaints), Fuel System Other (3 complaints), and Fuelpropulsion System (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 2009 YAMAHA YW125
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2009 YAMAHA YW125, potentially affecting up to 8,700 vehicles.
Recall 13V035000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 8,700 vehicles affected
Defect: Yamaha is recalling certain model year 2009 YW125 (Zuma 125) scooters manufactured between July 2008 and April 2009 due to possible improper clearances in the internal fuel pump components. These improper clearances may cause an inadequate supply of fuel.
Consequence: The limited fuel supply could cause engine stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump with a newly designed fuel pump. The recall began on February 27, 2013. Owners contact Yamaha at 1-800-962-7926.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2009 YAMAHA YW125
29 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 YAMAHA YW125. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasoline | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Other | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP QUIT WITH LESS THAN YEAR OLD AND LESS THAN 200 MILES ORDERED NEW REPLACEMENT UPGRADED FUEL PUMP FROM YAMAHA PARTS DEALER AND INSTALLED ....NO MORE PROBLEMS.... *TR
AFTER DRIVING FOR 30 MINUTES AND PARKING VEHICLE REFUSED TO RESTART FOR 20 MINUTES. AFTER RESTART VEHICLE STALLED AND AGAIN REFUSED TO RESTART. *TR
I DROVE THE YW125 ABOUT 5 MILES ON A 90 DEGREE DAY AND PARKED AT A STORE. I CAME OUT WITH MY WIFE AS WE BOTH HAVE ZUMA 125S AND HERS STARTED AND MINE DIDN'T. MY NORMAL FUEL PUMP SOUND WAS NOT HAPPENING SO I KNEW IT WAS NOT WORKING. I LET IT ST FOR 40 MINUTES IN THE SHADE AND IT STARTED BACK UP. I GOT IT HOME AND SHUT IT OFF. I TURNED THE KEY ON AND THE PUMP TOOK 2 SECONDS TO START RUNNING. I TESTED MY WIFE'S AND HER PUMP STARTS AS SOON AS YOU TURN THE KEY. AGAIN HERS IS THE EXACT SAME ZUMA 125 SAME YEAR. IT APPEARS HEAT IS A FACTOR ON MY FUEL PUMP. *TR
WHEN IT IS HOT OUT, THE FUEL PUMP STOPS WORKING. THIS HAPPENS ESPECIALLY WHEN IT HAS BEEN SITTING OUTSIDE IN THE SUN. IT WILL INITIALLY START AND THEN, WHEN THE BIKE GETS WARMED UP, IT JUST SHUTS OFF. THEN, WHEN YOU TRY TO START IT, YOU DO NOT HEAR THE PUMP PRESSURIZE AND IT WILL NOT START FOR ANYWHERE FROM AN HOUR TO SEVERAL HOURS. *JS
AFTER A SHORT RIDE THE SCOOTER WILL NOT START AGAIN, DID NOTICE THAT FUEL PUMP WILL NOT WORK WHEN TURNED ON. THERE IS ONLY 340 MILES ON THIS VEHICLE. LEFT STRANDED ON A HOT DAY. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2009 YAMAHA YW125
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 YAMAHA YW125 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 YAMAHA YW125
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 YAMAHA YW125
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2009 YAMAHA YW125.
Investigation PE12034 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Closed
Opened:
Motorscooter Stalling
Other Model Years of the YAMAHA YW125
- 2009 YAMAHA YW125 (current)
- 2011 YAMAHA YW125 — 4 complaints
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