CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The engine can lock up during operation, causing a rider to lose control of the vehicle and crash, resulting in injuries and death.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • December 18, 2014

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

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.

Required Consumer Action

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.

Contact Information

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.

Recall Details

Sold At
Yamaha motorcycle dealers nationwide from May 2014 through November 2014 for about $7,600.
Injuries
None reported
Remedy
Repair
Recall Number
15713

Product Information

Product Name
Off-road motorcycles
Product Type
Motorcycles/Dirt Bikes (Off-Road) & Accessories
Number of Units
About 875
Imported By
Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A., of Cypress, Calif.
Manufactured In
Japan

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (800) 962-7926
Website www.yamahamotorsports.com
Full Contact Information

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.