CPSC recall 02505
Yamaha 1996-2001 YZ125 and YZ250 series motocross off-road motorcycles
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2025-10-17
On 2025-10-17 the CPSC announced a recall of Yamaha 1996-2001 YZ125 and YZ250 series motocross off-road motorcycles by Yamaha Motor U, citing the throttle on these motorcycles can stick, causing a rider to lose control of the vehicle and crash, resulting in injuries and death.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 02505 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2001-11-16 |
| Published | 2025-10-17 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Yamaha Motor U |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Yamaha 1996-2001 YZ125 and YZ250 series 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.
Reason
The throttle on these motorcycles can stick, causing a rider to lose control of the vehicle and crash, resulting in injuries and death.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
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Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Yamaha-Motor-Corporation-USA-Announce-Recall-of-Motocross-Motorcycles
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