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CPSC2005-11-02

CPSC, Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A. Announce Recall of ATVs

Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A., of Cypress, Calif.
Hazard

The protective boots covering the steering system's tie-rod ends (universal joints) on the recalled ATVs could be pinched during installation or adjustment, cutting a hole in the rubber. If this occurs, grease could escape, and contaminants, such as sand or mud, could get into the assembly through the hole, causing accelerated wear. This could result in abnormal steering free play. If the ATV continues to be operated without repair, the ball and socket portion of the tie-rod end could wear to the point that they separate, resulting in loss of steering control, which could cause a vehicle crash with injury or death.

Remedy
Free repair. Registered owners of the affected units were notified directly by mail sent on October 14, 2005. Consumers 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 from 2004 to October 2005. The manufacturer's suggested retail price for the affected ATVs ranged from about $3,500 to $7,000.
Affected count
About 70,000
Injuries reported
Yamaha has received no reports of incidents or injuries.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Yamaha Bruin 250, Bruin 350 4WD and 2WD, Big Bear 400, Kodiak 400, Kodiak 450, and Wolverine 450 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/2006/CPSC-Yamaha-Motor-Corp-USA-Announce-Recall-of-ATVs-

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