2015 YZ250f recall

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Edited Date/Time 2/24/2015 6:16am
I hadn't heard of this yet, does anyone know what the reason fro the recall is? I would assume it's not related to the shifter bearing/roller from last years bike, but the story doesn't give details of the issue.

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/Recall-Alerts/2015/Yahama-Recalls-YZ250-Competition-Off-Road-Motorcycles/
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TX24 1/31/2015 11:57am
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I followed that link in the link and came to a dead end.
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Jono 1/31/2015 12:13pm
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What could cause that?

Hazard:
The engine can lock up during operation, causing a rider to lose control of the vehicle and crash, resulting in injuries and death.
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MarkF 1/31/2015 12:24pm
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It is a faulty balancer gear on the crank. Only a limited number of bikes have the bad gear. You can check your VIN # for verification. It is an easy fix. A couple of new gears on the clutch side and some gaskets and retainers and your done.Don't blow it off, because it can cause catastrophic damage.
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slipdog 1/31/2015 12:31pm
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MarkF wrote:
It is a faulty balancer gear on the crank. Only a limited number of bikes have the bad gear. You can check your VIN # for...
It is a faulty balancer gear on the crank. Only a limited number of bikes have the bad gear. You can check your VIN # for verification. It is an easy fix. A couple of new gears on the clutch side and some gaskets and retainers and your done.Don't blow it off, because it can cause catastrophic damage.
Thank you, I know a few families that have new 2015's now and I want to spread the word so everyone knows.

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smoothies862 1/31/2015 2:33pm
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i read 123 bikes were affected. the dealer ran my vin when i picked mine up,it was clear. a dealer in indiana had one that was in the bad vin range and he couldnt sell it until balancer gear was updated. i think it was the material not the design.
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YamaLink 1/31/2015 7:00pm
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One local bike was recalled. The handful of other 2015 YZ250F were good to go. As stated it's a quick and easy fix for the dealer.
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Kennamer558 2/22/2015 6:08pm
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Has anyone heard anymore on this? Just called the shop I bought it from and they ran my vin and didn't find a recall, however mine was bought in the same time frame as the recalled ones and I was out riding today and the motor completely seized up on me. It's stuck in gear and also won't kick over. Let me know if anyone has heard anything. Thanks!
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smoothies862 2/22/2015 7:03pm
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wow,thats a bad deal.hopefully you didnt crash. i havent heard anything different since the dealer ran the vin. hopefully yamaha will take care of it. how many hours do you have? im at 2 .post on thumpertalk under yz250f,they have some guys pretty up to date in that area. good luck and let us know.
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Kennamer558 2/22/2015 7:16pm
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Smoothies, luckily it happened on the landing of a pretty mellow table so I was okay, Thanks! And I will definitely be contacting Yamaha tomorrow and try to get it figured out!
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brimx153 2/22/2015 8:01pm
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Think they are a yr late. , I ve seen 6 lock up with in two hours of use .
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smoothies862 2/23/2015 6:09pm
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do you mean 14's brimx153? hopefully this doesnt turn into a mass problem. i really like this bikeDry
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brimx153 2/23/2015 7:56pm
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smoothies862 wrote:
do you mean 14's brimx153? hopefully this doesnt turn into a mass problem. i really like this bikeDry
Yea the 14 , people had a lot of trouble with them. Very strange being a Yamaha and all normally rock solid.
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Jakes Dad 2/24/2015 12:41am
2/24/2015 12:41am
Nothing changed in 15, local builder here has put about a dozen CP rods in them. Nasty surprise when they break.
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newmann 2/24/2015 6:14am
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Hazard:

The engine can lock up during operation, causing a rider to lose control of the vehicle and crash, resulting in injuries and death.

Remedy:
Repair

LOL.

Still waiting for them to recall my 2001 model for the same hazard.LaughingLaughing
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newmann 2/24/2015 6:16am
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smoothies862 wrote:
do you mean 14's brimx153? hopefully this doesnt turn into a mass problem. i really like this bikeDry
brimx153 wrote:
Yea the 14 , people had a lot of trouble with them. Very strange being a Yamaha and all normally rock solid.
YZ250F's being rock solid? Blink

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