Clutch lever depressed and engaged throttle suddenly went up in air and rider was thrown from vehicle. Clutch cable had snapped. Yamaha company stated unless consumer agreed that this happened due to rider inexperience they would not honor warranty. Reported by mike jones. *Ak consumer stated after faxing a detailed description of the incident, the manufacturer agreed to repair the bike as a good will.*Jb *scc
Vehicle safety record
2002 Yamaha PTR250 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2002 Yamaha PTR250 with NHTSA, most often about the transmission & drivetrain (1). Those complaints describe 1 crash and 1 injury. There are no recalls for it.
NHTSA data checked
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2002 Yamaha PTR250 problems
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No recalls for the 2002 Yamaha PTR250
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2002 Yamaha PTR250. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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1 complaints about the 2002 Yamaha PTR250
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2002 Yamaha PTR250 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Yamaha PTR250 | 1 | 0 | - | |
| 2002 Yamaha Road Star | 87 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2002 Yamaha Road Star Warrior | 84 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2002 Yamaha Road Star Silverado | 17 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2002 Yamaha XV16 | 7 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 2002 Yamaha Midnight Star | 7 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2002 Yamaha XV17PCP | 4 | 1 | - | Compare |
| 2002 Yamaha XV1700PC | 2 | 1 | - | Compare |
| 2002 Yamaha V Max | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
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Questions about the 2002 Yamaha PTR250
Does the 2002 Yamaha PTR250 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2002 Yamaha PTR250 right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Yamaha PTR250?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the transmission & drivetrain (1).
How many complaints has the 2002 Yamaha PTR250 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 1, 2002 and the latest on August 1, 2002. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 1 injury and 0 deaths.
What should I do if my 2002 Yamaha PTR250 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data