Yamaha Recalls YZ250 Competition Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Risk of Injury, Death (Recall Alert)
Source: CPSC Recall #15713
Recall Date
2014-12-18
Manufacturer
Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A., of Cypress, Calif.
Units Affected
About 875
Products Involved
Off-road motorcycles
Hazard
The engine can lock up during operation, causing a rider to lose control of the vehicle and crash, resulting in injuries and death.
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.
Reported Injuries
None reported
Sold At
Yamaha motorcycle dealers nationwide from May 2014 through November 2014 for about $7,600.
Manufactured In
Japan
Full Recall Description
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.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28