NHTSA Campaign 25V778000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Filed by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA.
NHTSA campaign 25V778000 covers 1 vehicle and concerns the engine and engine cooling:critical fasteners. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- Yamaha Motor Company, Ltd. (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2018-2022 XMAX scooters. The camshaft retainer bolt may loosen and not properly secure the camshaft, resulting in an engine stall.
- The risk
- An engine stall can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- The fix
- 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 November 20, 2025. Owners may contact Yamaha's customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990184. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 24, 2025.
Vehicles covered by 25V778000 (1)
Yamaha (1)
Is my vehicle affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 25V778000. It does not mean your individual vehicle does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and vehicles either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the vehicle's age or mileage.