(WHTM) — Yamaha Motor Company announced that it is recalling thousands of vehicles from 2018 to 2022.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Yamaha is recalling certain 2018-2022 XMAX scooters because the camshaft retainer bolt may loosen and not properly secure the camshaft, resulting in an engine stall.
As a result, the engine stall can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
In total, this recall included 2,715 scooters, with an estimated 30% of them having the defect.
According to NHTSA, owners are advised not to ride their scooter until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will install a new camshaft plate kit, free of charge.
Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on November 20, 2025.
If you have any questions, you can contact Yamaha’s customer service at 1-800-962-7926.