CPSC recall 14717
Yamaha competition off-road motorcycles
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2014-05-23
On 2014-05-23 the CPSC announced a recall of Yamaha competition off-road motorcycles by Yamaha Motor Usa, citing the off-road motorcycle's drive chain can detach and cause the rider to lose control, posing a crash hazard.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 14717 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2014-02-26 |
| Published | 2014-05-23 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Yamaha Motor Usa |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Yamaha competition off-road motorcycles | This recall involves two-wheeled 2014 Yamaha competition off-road motorcycles with model numbers YZ250FEL, YZ250FEW, YZ450FEL and YZ450FEW. YZ250F or YZ450F and 250 or 450 is printed on the left and right side panels of the motorcycles. The motorcycles are blue and white, or red and white. The VIN number is stamped on the frame at the steering stem. The letter E in the 10th position of the VIN number indicates that the unit was made in the 2014 model year.
Reason
The off-road motorcycle's drive chain can detach and cause the rider to lose control, posing a crash hazard.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Yamaha-Recalls-Off-Road-Motorcycles
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