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Restraint / CrashDecember 18, 2014CPSC #15713

Yamaha Recalls YZ250 Competition Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Risk of Injury, Death (Recall Alert)

Brand
Product
ATVs & Off-Road
Units affected
875
Remedy
repair

What was recalled

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.

Hazard

The engine can lock up during operation, causing a rider to lose control of the vehicle and crash, resulting in injuries and death.

Injuries

None reported

Made in

Japan

Where it was sold

  • Yamaha motorcycle dealers nationwide from May 2014 through November 2014 for about $7,600.

Photos

Yamaha 2015 model YZ250FFLYamaha 2015 model YZ250FFW
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