Recall 15-713, published December 18, 2014
Yamaha Motor Off-road motorcycles
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Affected model numbers
YZ250FFWThe model number is on left and right side of the fuel tank cowling.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The engine can lock up during operation, causing a rider to lose control of the vehicle and crash, resulting in injuries and death.
Official 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.
- Brand
- Yamaha Motor
- Recall published
- December 18, 2014
- Category
- Sports & Outdoors
- Units
- About 875
- Sold at / sales period
- Yamaha motorcycle dealers nationwide from May 2014 through November 2014 for about $7,600.
