CPSC2007-10-16
Yamaha Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Risk of Injury and Death from Steering Problem
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Hazard
Snow and ice stuck around the steering idler arm can cause a loss of steering ability, posing a risk of injury and death to drivers and passengers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact an authorized Yamaha snowmobile dealer in their area to schedule a free repair. Registered owners were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
Sold at
Yamaha dealers nationwide from June 2006 through September 2007 for between $7,000 and $8,000.
Affected count
About 5,700
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
Japan
Products
2007 Model Year PZ50 Snowmobiles
Consumer contact
For additional information and to locate a Yamaha snowmobile dealer, contact Yamaha at (800) 962-7926, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, or visit the firm's Web site at www.yamaha-motor.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Yamaha-Recalls-Snowmobiles-Due-to-Risk-of-Injury-and-Death-from-Steering-ProblemDon't want to check this manually?
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