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2009 Yamaha Redundant Zuma

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
29
Latest Dec 3, 2012
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Feb 4, 2013
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 29 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2009 Yamaha Redundant Zuma, most frequently naming the fuel system category. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; and 1 manufacturer communication is on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
13V035000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Feb 4, 2013
8,700 units potentially affected
The 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.
The risk: The limited fuel supply could cause engine stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.
YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USAView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

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Fuel system
Filed Dec 3, 2012

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

NHTSA ID
10487229
Incident
Dec 29, 2011
Mileage
209 mi
Fuel system
Filed Aug 27, 2012

AFTER DRIVING FOR 30 MINUTES AND PARKING VEHICLE REFUSED TO RESTART FOR 20 MINUTES. AFTER RESTART VEHICLE STALLED AND AGAIN REFUSED TO RESTART. *TR

NHTSA ID
10472570
Incident
Aug 19, 2012
Mileage
1,024 mi
Fuel system
Filed Jun 27, 2012

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

NHTSA ID
10463348
Incident
Jun 27, 2012
Mileage
2,632 mi
Fuel system
Filed Apr 16, 2012

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

NHTSA ID
10455393
Incident
Jul 20, 2011
Mileage
4,010 mi
Fuel system
Filed Sep 7, 2011

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

NHTSA ID
10424104
Incident
Sep 5, 2011
Mileage
341 mi
Fuel system
Filed Aug 30, 2011

I HAVE BEEN HAVING TROUBLE WITH MY SCOOTER FAILING TO START OR STOP RUNNING WHILE RIDDING.THE FUEL PUMP WONT STAY RUNNING OR WONT KICK ON WHEN THE KEY IS TURNED ON. *TR

NHTSA ID
10422691
Incident
Aug 10, 2011
Mileage
943 mi
Fuel system
Filed Aug 10, 2011

I OWN TWO 2009 YAMAHA 125 ZUMA SCOOTERS. BOTH WONT RESTART AFTER WARMED UP AND FUEL PUMP FAILS TO WORK. *TR

NHTSA ID
10418436
Incident
Aug 6, 2011
Mileage
1,125 mi
Fuel system
Filed Aug 10, 2011

2009 YAMAHA 125 SCOOTER STALLS AFTER WARMED UP. FUEL PUMP QUITS AND SCOOTER WILL NOT RESTART UNTIL SITTING SEVERAL HOURS. *TR

NHTSA ID
10418435
Incident
Aug 8, 2011
Mileage
981 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

TB-M-2014-003

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

YAMAHA MC: WHEN LOOKING FOR TECHNICAL INFORMATION, A COMPREHENSIVE INDEX IS PROVIDED REGARDING TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS FOR VARIOUS PROBLEMS. *PE

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.