Products Liability Law Daily Wrap Up, CPSC NEWS—MOTOR VEHICLES—Yamaha off-road motorcycles recalled because of faulty gear shift assembly, (Apr 29, 2022)
Organizations Mentioned:Yamaha Motor Corp. USA
By Susan Lasser, J.D.
Consumers are advised to stop using the recalled motorcycles immediately and contact their local Yamaha dealer to schedule a free repair.
Yamaha Motor Corporation USA, of Cypress, California, is recalling approximately 760 off-road motorcycles because the gear shift assembly can detach from the crankcase, resulting in unintentional gear shifting, thereby posing a crash hazard (CPSC Recall Notice, No. 22-746, April 28, 2022).
Incidents and injuries. No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Product description. This recall involves the 2022 Yamaha Competition Off-Road Motorcycle with model numbers YZ125N2L and YZ125N2ME. The motorcycles were sold in Blue and Monster Energy Racing Edition. The model number is printed on the right and left sides of the motorcycle. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is stamped on the frame steering head. The affected vehicles are in the following VIN range: ***CE34C***000301 through ***CE34C***004096.
The motorcycles were manufactured in Japan; and they were sold at Yamaha motorcycle dealers nationwide from July 2021 through January 2022, for between $6,900 and $7,100.
Remedy. Consumers should stop using the recalled off-road motorcycles immediately and contact their local Yamaha dealer to schedule a free repair. Yamaha is contacting all registered owners directly.
Customer contact. For more information, customers may contact Yamaha at 800-962-7926 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; or online at www.yamahamotorsports.com/motorsports/pages/cpsc-recalls or at www.yamahamotorsports.com and click on “CPSC Recalls” at the bottom of the page.
Companies: Yamaha Motor Corp. USA
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