CPSCRecalled Nov 16, 2001 · #02505
CPSC, Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. Announce Recall of Motocross Motorcycles
Hazard
The throttle on these motorcycles can stick, causing a rider to lose control of the vehicle and crash, resulting in injuries and death.
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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.
Product details
- Product
- Yamaha 1996-2001 YZ125 and YZ250 series motocross off-road motorcycles
- Type
- Motorcycles/Dirt Bikes (Off-Road) & Accessories
- Manufacturer
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. of Cypress, Calif.
- Model numbers
- YZ125H1, YZ125J1, YZ125K1, YZ125L1, YZ125M1, YZ125N1, YZ250H1, YZ250J1, YZ250K1, YZ250L1, YZ250M1, YZ250N1, WR250J
- UPCs
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- Sold at
- Yamaha dealerships nationwide sold these motorcycles, from January 1996 to September 2001, for between $5000 and $7000.
What you should do
Consumers should stop using these motorcycles immediately and return them to the dealership where purchased, for inspection and free repair.