Yamaha recalls 2014 competition off-road motorcycles with model numbers YZ250FEL, YZ25: YZ450FEL, YZ450FEW. Drive chain can detach causing loss of control and crashes.
The off-road motorcycle's drive chain can detach and cause the rider to lose control, posing a crash hazard.
Yamaha is recalling 2014 competition off-road motorcycles with specific model numbers. The drive chain can detach, causing loss of control and crashes. Owners should stop using these motorcycles immediately and contact a dealer for a free repair.
The drive chain can detach from the motorcycle, causing the rider to lose control. This detachment can lead to a crash, which may result in serious injury or death.
Owners of 2014 Yamaha competition off-road motorcycles with model numbers YZ250FEL, YZ250FEW, YZ450FEL, or YZ450FEW are affected. Riders are at highest risk due to the potential for chain detachment and loss of control.
Look for model numbers YZ250FEL, YZ250FEW, YZ450FEL, or YZ450FEW on the left and right side panels. The motorcycles are blue and white or red and white. The VIN number has an 'E' as the 10th character indicating 2014 model year.
Immediately stop using the recalled off-road motorcycles to prevent potential chain detachment and loss of control.
Schedule a free repair with your local Yamaha dealer by contacting them directly.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled off-road motorcycles and contact their local Yamaha dealer to schedule a free repair. Yamaha is contacting registered owners directly.
YZ250FEL, YZ250FEW, YZ450FEL, and YZ450FEW.
Check for model numbers on the left and right side panels, and look for blue and white or red and white colors. The VIN number should have an 'E' as the 10th character.
The recall does not specify a deadline for the repair; contact your dealer to schedule it.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Yamaha to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1796 — Yamaha Yamaha competition off-road motorcycles Hello, I own a Yamaha competition off-road motorcycles that is covered by recall 1796 from Yamaha. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled off-road motorcycles and contact their local Yamaha dealer to schedule a free repair. Yamaha is contacting 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.
