Yamaha Recalls Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

The off-road motorcycle's drive chain can detach and cause the rider to lose control, posing a crash hazard.

Recall #: 14717
Affected scope: About 1,300

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

The CPSC recalled This recall involves two-wheeled 2014 Yamaha competition off-road motorcycles with model ….

Yamaha Recalls Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert) was recalled and listed by the CPSC in February 26, 2014. Reason: The off-road motorcycle's drive chain can detach and cause the rider to lose control, posing a crash hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled off-road motorcycles and contact the…. Verify recall #14717 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The off-road motorcycle's drive chain can detach and cause the rider to lose control, posing a crash hazard..

None
agency class: February 26, 2014
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #14717 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

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 for recall

The off-road motorcycle's drive chain can detach and cause the rider to lose control, posing a crash hazard.

Remedy, what to do

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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	14717
Date reported	February 26, 2014
Date initiated	February 26, 2014
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 1,300
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled off-road motorcycles and contact their local Yamaha dealer to schedule a fre…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The off-road motorcycle's drive chain can detach and cause the rider to lose control, posing a crash hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

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.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 26, 2014. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 14717.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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