Yamaha Recalls Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
CPSC recall 14717 · announced February 26, 2014 · Yamaha Motor · 1,300 units affected
The product
This recall involves two-wheeled 2014 Yamaha competition off-road motorcycles with model numbers YZ250FEL, YZ250FEW, YZ450FEL and YZ450FEW. YZ250F or YZ450F and 250 or 450 is printed on the left and right side panels of the motorcycles. The motorcycles are blue and white, or red and white. The VIN number is stamped on the frame at the steering stem. The letter E in the 10th position of the VIN number indicates that the unit was made in the 2014 model year.
The hazard
The off-road motorcycle's drive chain can detach and cause the rider to lose control, posing a crash hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
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. Remedy type: Repair
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported
Sold at: Yamaha motorcycle dealers nationwide from December 2013 through January 2014 for between $7,500 and $8,500.
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.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.