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CPSC, Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. Announce Recall of Motocross Motorcycles

U.S. CPSCInjuriesNov 16, 2001
Recalled Yamaha motocross off-road motorcycle
Recalled Yamaha motocross off-road motorcycle

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The throttle on these motorcycles can stick, causing a rider to lose control of the vehicle and crash, resulting in injuries and death.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these motorcycles immediately and return them to the dealership where purchased, for inspection and free repair.

Incidents & injuries

Yamaha has received one report of the throttle failing and causing serious injury to the rider.

Product description

The recalled Yamaha motorcycles are 1996-2001 YZ125 and YZ250 series motocross vehicles, with model numbers YZ125H1, YZ125J1, YZ125K1, YZ125L1, YZ125M1, YZ125N1, YZ250H1, YZ250J1, YZ250K1, YZ250L1, YZ250M1, YZ250N1 and WR250J. The recalled motorcycles are blue and white with the word "Yamaha" written on the side of the wheel fork.

Sold on

Yamaha dealerships nationwide sold these motorcycles, from January 1996 to September 2001, for between $5000 and $7000.

Contact the company

For more information, consumers should call their local dealership or Yamaha toll free at (800) 967-7926 between the hours of 8a.m. to 5p.m. PT, Monday through Friday.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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