CPSC2007-10-16
Yamaha Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Risk of Injury and Death from Steering Problem
Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A., of Cypress, Calif.
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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