Reported Apr 13, 2016
Yamaha Recalls Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)
Yamaha Motor Corporation USA of Cypress, Calif.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility vehicles and contact their local Yamaha dealer to schedule a free repair. Yamaha is contacting all registered owners directly.
Firm contact: Yamaha at 800-962-7926 anytime or online at www.yamahamotorsports.com and click on "CPSC Alerts" for more information.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Yamaha Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles
- Amount recalled
- About 7,000
Where it was sold
Sold at Yamaha side-by-side dealers nationwide from September 2015 to February 2016 for between $19,800 and $21,600..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
Water can get into the throttle cable and if it freezes during cold weather, the ice can prevent the throttle from returning to idle. This can cause the rider to lose control, posing crash and injury hazards.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: None reported
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