The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·14717·Announced 2014-02-26

Yamaha Recalls Competition Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Drive Chain Crash Hazard

Yamaha is recalling about 1,300 2014 competition off-road motorcycles because the drive chain can detach, causing the rider to lose control and crash.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect (drive chain detachment) that poses a crash hazard, which fits the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Yamaha Motor Corporation USA is recalling approximately 1,300 two-wheeled 2014 Yamaha competition off-road motorcycles. The affected models are YZ250FEL, YZ250FEW, YZ450FEL, and YZ450FEW. These motorcycles were sold at Yamaha motorcycle dealers nationwide from December 2013 through January 2014 for between $7,500 and $8,500.

The recall is due to a crash hazard where the off-road motorcycle's drive chain can detach. If this occurs, the rider may lose control of the vehicle, posing a risk of injury. No injuries have been reported in connection with this defect.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled off-road motorcycles and contact their local Yamaha dealer to schedule a free repair. Yamaha is also contacting registered owners directly. For more information, consumers can contact Yamaha at (800) 962-7926 or visit www.yamahamotorsports.com.

The recalled product

Product
Yamaha competition off-road motorcycles
Manufacturer
Yamaha Motor Corporation USA, of Cypress, Calif.
Category
Vehicle — Off-Road Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
1,300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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