Our severity:Severe CPSC·15713·Announced 2014-12-18

Yamaha Recalls YZ250 Competition Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Engine Lockup Risk

Yamaha is recalling about 875 model year 2015 YZ250FFL and YZ250FFW competition off-road motorcycles because the engine can lock up during operation, causing a crash.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states the hazard can result in 'injuries and death,' which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or structural vehicle defects, warranting a score of 4.

Plain-English summary

Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A. is recalling about 875 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 located on the left and right side of the fuel tank cowling, and the vehicle identification number (VIN) is stamped on the frame near the steering stem. The letter F in the 10th position of the VIN indicates the unit was made in the 2015 model year.

The recall is being issued because the engine can lock up during operation. This defect can cause a rider to lose control of the vehicle and crash, resulting in injuries and death. No injuries have been reported to date.

The affected motorcycles were sold at Yamaha motorcycle dealers nationwide from May 2014 through November 2014 for about $7,600. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled motorcycles and contact their local Yamaha dealer to schedule a free repair. Yamaha is also contacting all registered owners directly.

The recalled product

Product: Off-road motorcycles
Manufacturer: Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A., of Cypress, Calif.
Category: Vehicle — Off-Road Motorcycle
Hazard: loss-of-control
crash
injury
death
Affected units: 875

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Same manufacturer · Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A., of Cypress, Calif.

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