Yamaha WR250X, WR250R: Electrical system — alternator/generator/regulator

Affects Yamaha WR250X, WR250R · 2008–2015 — about 13K vehicles.

The hazard

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.

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational