Off-road motorcycles Recall

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 20, 2026

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database

Recall Summary
This recall involves the 2022 Yamaha Competition Off-Road Motorcycle. The recall was published on April 28, 2022, under Recall Number 22746. The affected vehicles are 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 side 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. Approximately 760 units are affected. The importer is Yamaha Motor Corporation USA, of Cypress, Calif. The motorcycles were manufactured in Japan.

Affected Products
The recalled product is the 2022 Yamaha Competition Off-Road Motorcycle. Specific model numbers are YZ125N2L and YZ125N2ME. The motorcycles were sold at Yamaha motorcycle dealers nationwide from July 2021 through January 2022 for between $6,900 and $7,100. The model number is printed on the right and left side of the motorcycle. The VIN is stamped on the frame steering head. The affected VIN range is *CE34C*000301 through *CE34C*004096. No other models, model years, or VIN ranges are specified in the recall notice.

Hazard Information
The hazard identified in the recall notice is: The gear shift assembly can detach from the crankcase, resulting in unintentional gear shifting, posing a crash hazard. No injuries have been reported in connection with this hazard. The recall notice does not specify any incidents, property damage, or other consequences beyond the described hazard.

Consumer Action Required
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled off-road motorcycles. Consumers should contact their local Yamaha dealer to schedule a free repair. Yamaha is contacting all registered owners directly. The recall notice does not specify any interim safety measures, such as not riding the motorcycle until repair, beyond the instruction to stop using the product. The recall notice does not specify whether consumers should transport the motorcycle to the dealer or if the dealer will arrange pickup.

Official Remedy
The official remedy is a free repair. Consumers should contact their local Yamaha dealer to schedule the repair. The recall notice does not specify the nature of the repair (e.g., replacement of the gear shift assembly, tightening of components, or other corrective action). The recall notice does not offer a refund, replacement, or any other remedy option. The only remedy option listed in the source data is “Repair.”

Contact Information
Consumers may contact Yamaha at 800-962-7926 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Consumers may also visit the Yamaha website at www.yamahamotorsports.com/motorsports/pages/cpsc-recalls or at www.yamahamotorsports.com and click on “CPSC Recalls” at the bottom of the page. The recall notice does not provide an email address, mailing address, or any other contact method. The recall notice does not specify a deadline for contacting Yamaha or scheduling the repair.

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