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Recall 02505 — Yamaha 1996-2001 YZ125 and YZ250 series motocross off-road motorcycles

U.S. CPSC · United States · 2001-11-16

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Agency
U.S. CPSC
Recall identifier
02505
Date of alert
2001-11-16
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk type
recall
Brand
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. of Cypress, Calif.
Product category
consumer_product
Reported risk: 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. Hazards: The throttle on these motorcycles can stick, causing a rider to lose control of the vehicle and crash, resulting in injuries and death.
Primary source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Yamaha-Motor-Corporation-USA-Announce-Rec

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