Safety Recall: Yamaha VMAX - Battery overheating risk

🚨 High Safety Notice High

Battery overheating risk affecting 46641 vehicles.

📋 Recall Details

Recall Number24V-582
Date Issued2026-02-24
SourceNHTSA
CategoryMotorcycle
DefectBattery overheating risk
Vehicles Affected46,641
Remedy AvailablePending

📝 Description

The Yamaha VMAX may experience battery overheating risk. This condition may result in reduced safety and potential injury to the rider.

⚠️ Safety Risk

Overheating battery may cause fire, explosion, or toxic fume exposure.

🔧 Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace affected components free of charge.

🏷️ Recall Information

Severity:
High

Status:
Open

Manufacturer:
Yamaha

Component:
Battery System

NHTSA ID:
24V-582

🏍️ Affected Vehicles

The following vehicles are affected by this recall:

Yamaha VMAX

Years: 2018
VIN Range: VIN C439516 - X724989
Production: January 2018 - December 2018

🚨 Action Required

If you own one of the affected vehicles, follow these steps:

📞 Contact Information

Yamaha Customer Service:
Phone: 1-800-530-3215
Email: recall@yamaha.com

NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline:
Phone: 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153)
Website: www.nhtsa.gov