CPSC2005-04-13
CPSC, Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. Announce Recall Reminder for ATVs
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. of Cypress, California
Hazard
Vibration from the engine and driveline during long periods of high rpm usage could cause the rear master cylinder reservoir to agitate, resulting in brake fluid aeration. A small amount of air bubbles could enter the master cylinder, adversely affecting rear brake performance.
Remedy
Free repair. Registered owners of the affected units were notified directly by mail sent on February 27, 2004. Consumers who have already responded to the recall and had their units repaired do not need to take any further action. Consumers who have not already responded to the recall should stop using their ATV immediately and contact an authorized Yamaha dealer to schedule an appointment for repair.
Sold at
Yamaha dealers sold these ATVs nationwide, between 2000 and 2004, for between $6,199 and $6,699.
Affected count
About 86,000
Injuries reported
Yamaha received eight reports of incidents that may be attributed to rear brake fluid aeration. There are four reports of minor injuries.
Manufactured in
Japan
Products
Yamaha Raptor YFM660R ATVs
Consumer contact
Call Yamaha at (800) 227-5963 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET everyday, or log on to the company's Web site at www.yamaha-motor.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Yamaha-Motor-Corporation-USA-Announce-Recall-Reminder-for-ATVs-Don't want to check this manually?
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