Yamaha engine recall

[Coddy]

I don't expect this applies to many in the club but thought it might help others

 

Dave

 

 

Yamaha engine recall

 

 

Yamaha Motor Corporation is recalling roughly 30,000 outboard engines due to safety concerns over faulty gear shifting. The recall affects all F225, LF225, F200 and LF200 4-stroke outboards for model years 2002 through 2004.

 

Yamaha states excessive friction in the ball joints of the throttle link rods may prevent the throttle return springs from returning the throttle linkage all the way to the idle position. If that happens, the company says, the throttle may stay at a fast idle speed that could prevent the operator from shifting the remote control into neutral unless the engine is shut off.

 

A December 30th recall letter from the company warns