CPSC2002-07-24
CPSC, Yamaha Motor Corp. U.S.A. Announce Recall to Inspect and Repair ATVs
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., of Cypress, Calif.
Hazard
A mounting-bracket weld on the rear hub can come loose, resulting in rear brake failure and possible injury to operators.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately and call their local Yamaha ATV dealer to schedule a free appointment to have their units inspected, and repaired if needed. Notification is being sent to registered owners of these vehicles directly by Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.
Sold at
Yamaha dealers sold these ATVs nationwide, from August 1996 through December 1997, for about $5,000.
Affected count
About 14,000
Injuries reported
Yamaha has received reports of weld problems with the mounting brackets. Two of these reports resulted in the ATVs losing their rear brakes. One user suffered a hairline wrist fracture.
Products
1997 and 1998 Yamaha "350 Electric" ATVs
Consumer contact
To locate a dealer or for more information, consumers should call (800) 88-YAMAHA anytime or visit the firm's web site at www.yamaha-motor.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Yamaha-Motor-Corp-USA-Announce-Recall-to-Inspect-and-Repair-ATVs-Don't want to check this manually?
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