CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. Announce Recall of Motocross Motorcycles
Published: November 16, 2001Recall ID: 02505Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The throttle on these motorcycles can stick, causing a rider to lose control of the vehicle and crash, resulting in injuries and death.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Yamaha 1996-2001 YZ125 and YZ250 series motocross off-road motorcycles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Yamaha-Motor-Corporation-USA-Announce-Recall-of-Motocross-Motorcycles |
| Title | CPSC, Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. Announce Recall of Motocross Motorcycles |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Yamaha-motorcycle.jpeg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Yamaha motocross off-road motorcycle |
| Hazards › Name | The throttle on these motorcycles can stick, causing a rider to lose control of the vehicle and crash, resulting in injuries and death. |
| Injuries › Name | Yamaha has received one report of the throttle failing and causing serious injury to the rider. |
| Products › Name | Yamaha 1996-2001 YZ125 and YZ250 series motocross off-road motorcycles |
| Products › Type | Motorcycles/Dirt Bikes (Off-Road) & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 2049 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 59,100 |
| Recall I D | 2228 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these motorcycles immediately and return them to the dealership where purchased, for inspection and free repair. |
| Retailers › Name | Yamaha dealerships nationwide sold these motorcycles, from January 1996 to September 2001, for between $5000 and $7000. |
| Recall Date | 2001-11-16T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Recall Number | 02505 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. of Cypress, Calif. |
| Consumer Contact | 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. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-10-17T00:00:00 |