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Product Recall Number: 02-505

Why was Yamaha 1996-2001 YZ125 and YZ250 series motocross off-road motorcycles recalled?

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

Yamaha 1996-2001 YZ125 and YZ250 series motocross off-road motorcycles
Here's product recall specific data for Yamaha 1996-2001 YZ125 and YZ250 series motocross off-road motorcycles.

  • Product Recall Number: 02-505

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2001-11-15

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Yamaha 1996-2001 YZ125 and YZ250 series motocross off-road motorcycles

  • Description: PRODUCT: Motorcycles - Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. of Cypress, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 59,100 motocross off-road motorcycles. 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. Yamaha dealerships nationwide sold these motorcycles from January 1996 to September 2001 for between $5000 and $7000.PROBLEM: The throttle on these motorcycles can stick, causing a rider to lose control of the vehicle and crash, resulting in injuries and death.INCIDENTS/INJURIES: Yamaha has received one report of the throttle failing and causing serious injury to the rider.WHAT TO DO: Consumers should stop using these motorcycles immediately and return them to the dealership where purchased for inspection and free repair. 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.

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

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Repair

  • Units: About 59,100

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

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

  • Sold At: Yamaha dealerships nationwide sold these motorcycles from January 1996 to September 2001 for between $5000 and $7000.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: None Listed

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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