CPSC2014-02-26
Yamaha Recalls Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
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Hazard
The off-road motorcycle's drive chain can detach and cause the rider to lose control, posing a crash hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled off-road motorcycles and contact their local Yamaha dealer to schedule a free repair. Yamaha is contacting registered owners directly.
Sold at
Yamaha motorcycle dealers nationwide from December 2013 through January 2014 for between $7,500 and $8,500.
Affected count
About 1,300
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
Japan
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Yamaha competition off-road motorcycles
Consumer contact
Yamaha at (800) 962-7926 anytime or online at www.yamahamotorsports.com and under the Sports tab, subcategory Motorcycles-Off-Road, click on Parts and Service, then Factory Modification Campaigns, then models YZ250FE and YZ450FE for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Yamaha-Recalls-Off-Road-MotorcyclesDon't want to check this manually?
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