CPSC, Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. Announce Recall of Motocross Motorcycles
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2001-11-16 · 02505
Hazards
The throttle on these motorcycles can stick, causing a rider to lose control of the vehicle and crash, resulting in injuries and death.
Recall
Number
02505
Date
2001-11-16
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Yamaha 1996-2001 YZ125 and YZ250 series motocross off-road motorcycles
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. of Cypress, Calif.
Retailer(s)
Yamaha dealerships nationwide sold these motorcycles, from January 1996 to September 2001, for between $5000 and $7000.
Description
The recalled Yamaha motorcycles are 1996-2001 YZ125 and YZ250 series motocross vehicles, with model numbers YZ125H1, YZ125J1, YZ125K1, YZ125L1, YZ125M1, YZ125N1, YZ250H1, YZ250J1, YZ250K1, YZ250L1, YZ250M1, YZ250N1 and WR250J. The recalled motorcycles are blue and white with the word "Yamaha" written on the side of the wheel fork.