Yamaha Off-Road Motorcycles – Crash Hazard (2014)
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Yamaha competition off-road motorcycles
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
A manufacturer is recalling Yamaha competition off-road motorcycles. The hazard is: The off-road motorcycle's drive chain can detach and cause the rider to lose control, posing a crash. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
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.
Reported concern (CPSC)
The off-road motorcycle's drive chain can detach and cause the rider to lose control, posing a crash hazard.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026