Yamaha Motor recalls
Yamaha Motor boats have 4 recall campaigns on record across 3,364 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.
Yamaha Motor Corp has four USCG boat recalls on record from 2010 to 2020, affecting 3,364 units. Two campaigns address fuel system defects in outboard and jet boat models, one covers dynamic instability in high output jet boats, and one targets a defect in the FPT1800A. Buyers should verify remedy completion by HIN before purchase, especially for fuel system and stability campaigns.
All Yamaha Motor recalls
- ⚠ RecallWhat this means before you buy →
20SD00188/12/2020 - ⚠ Recall
100016T6/28/2010DYNAMIC INSTABILITY
What this means before you buy → - ⚠ Recall
180001T2/8/2018FUEL SYSTEM
What this means before you buy → - ⚠ Recall
110044T12/14/2011FUEL SYSTEM
What this means before you buy →
What to check before you buy a used Yamaha Motor
- Search the USCG recall database using the boat's full HIN to confirm whether it falls under any of the four Yamaha campaigns
- Request written proof of remedy completion from the seller, including dealer service records and any USCG remedy certificates
- For models listed in the 2011 or 2018 fuel system recalls, arrange a pre purchase fuel system pressure test and leak inspection
- If buying an AR240 HO, SX240 HO, or 242 LTD from the 2010 stability campaign, confirm the ballast or hull modification remedy was applied
Frequently asked questions
How many boat recalls has Yamaha Motor Corp issued?
Yamaha has four USCG recalls spanning 2010 to 2020, covering 3,364 units across outboard motors and jet boat models.
Which Yamaha boat models were recalled for fuel system problems?
The 2011 campaign covered F2.5MSH, F4AMHA/LMHA, and F6MHA/LMH outboards (2,454 units), and the 2018 campaign covered AR190, SX190, AR195, and SX195 jet boats (60 units).
What was the Yamaha dynamic instability recall about?
The 2010 campaign addressed dynamic instability in 775 AR240 HO, SX240 HO, and 242 LTD jet boats, requiring ballast or hull modifications to prevent unsafe handling.
How do I check if a used Yamaha boat has an open recall?
Enter the full HIN into the USCG recall search at uscgboating.org. If a match appears, contact a Yamaha dealer to verify remedy status and request service records.