Yamaha Recalls YZ250 Competition Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Risk of Injury, Death (Recall Alert)
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2014-12-18 · 15713
Hazards
The engine can lock up during operation, causing a rider to lose control of the vehicle and crash, resulting in injuries and death.
Recall
Number
15713
Date
2014-12-18
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Off-road motorcycles
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Retailer(s)
Yamaha motorcycle dealers nationwide from May 2014 through November 2014 for about $7,600.
Importer(s)
Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A., of Cypress, Calif.
Country of manufacture
Japan
Description
This recall involves model year 2015 Yamaha competition off-road motorcycles with model numbers YZ250FFL and YZ250FFW. The recalled motorcycles are blue and white, and white and red. The model number is on left and right side of the fuel tank cowling. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is stamped on the frame near the steering stem. The letter F in the 10th position of the VIN number indicates that the unit was made in the 2015 model year.