CPSC2014-12-18
Yamaha Recalls YZ250 Competition Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Risk of Injury, Death (Recall Alert)
Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A., of Cypress, Calif.
Hazard
The engine can lock up during operation, causing a rider to lose control of the vehicle and crash, resulting in injuries and death.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled motorcycles and contact their local Yamaha dealer to schedule a free repair. Yamaha is contacting all registered owners directly.
Sold at
Yamaha motorcycle dealers nationwide from May 2014 through November 2014 for about $7,600.
Affected count
About 875
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
Japan
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Off-road motorcycles
Consumer contact
Yamaha at (800) 962-7926 anytime or online at www.yamahamotorsports.com and under the Sport tab, subcategory Motorcycles-Off-Road, click on Parts and Service, then Factory Modification Campaigns, then Customer Letter M2014-020R for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Yahama-Recalls-YZ250-Competition-Off-Road-MotorcyclesDon't want to check this manually?
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