Safety Recall NHTSA · 11V483000 Reported September 26, 2011

Oil pump replacement

Q: What is recall 11V483000?

NHTSA recall 11V483000 was issued by Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa on September 26, 2011. It addresses: Oil pump replacement. The recall affects approximately 2,234 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa · N/A · 2,234 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

11V483000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

2,234

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

September 26, 2011

Defect Summary

Yamaha is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 vmx17 (v-max) motorcycles, including the yb, ycb, zr, zcr ag and acg variants, manufactured from september 2008 through april 2011. on affected motorcycles, high oil pressure can build up inside the oil pump causing it to malfunction. oil might then stop pumping through the engine resulting in severe engine damage that can cause the engine to stall and not restart again.

Safety Consequence

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash with injury or death.

Corrective Action

Yamaha dealers will replace the oil pump free of charge. the safety recall began on october 21, 2011. owners may contact yamaha at 1-800-962-7926.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa dealer and reference recall ID 11V483000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 11V483000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 11V483000?

NHTSA recall 11V483000 was issued by Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa on September 26, 2011. It addresses: Oil pump replacement. The recall affects approximately 2,234 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 11V483000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.