Yamaha recalls 2015 YZ250FFL/FFW off-road motorcycles due to engine lockup causing loss of control and crashes. Owners must stop using and contact dealer for free repair.
The engine can lock up during operation, causing a rider to lose control of the vehicle and crash, resulting in injuries and death.
Yamaha is recalling 2015 model year YZ250 competition motorcycles because the engine can lock up during use, causing riders to lose control and crash. This risk of serious injury or death means affected owners should stop using the motorcycles immediately.
The engine can lock up while operating, causing the motorcycle to lose control. This may lead to crashes that result in injuries or death. The hazard occurs during normal riding conditions without requiring special actions from the rider.
Owners of 2015 Yamaha YZ250FFL and YZ250FFW competition off-road motorcycles are affected. Riders using these models are at highest risk due to the potential for loss of control.
Check for model numbers YZ250FFL or YZ250FFW on the left and right sides of the fuel tank cowling. The vehicle has a blue and white or white and red color scheme. The VIN shows an 'F' in the 10th position indicating 2015 model year.
Immediately stop using the recalled motorcycles as they can cause loss of control and crashes.
Contact your local Yamaha dealer to schedule a free repair for the engine issue.
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.
Only 2015 model year Yamaha YZ250FFL and YZ250FFW competition off-road motorcycles.
Check for model numbers YZ250FFL or YZ250FFW on the fuel tank cowling, and look for blue/white or white/red color schemes.
The recall notice does not specify a deadline for the repair, but owners must contact a dealer to schedule it immediately.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Yamaha to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1974 — Yamaha Off-road motorcycles Hello, I own a Off-road motorcycles that is covered by recall 1974 from Yamaha. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
