CPSC2008-03-25
Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A. Recalls Rhino Side-by-Side Vehicles Due to Risk of Brake Failure
Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corp. of America, of Newnan, Ga.
Hazard
The brake caliper on the left front wheel could have been made incorrectly, resulting in brake fluid leaking. This can cause a loss of braking and control of the vehicle, posing a serious safety risk to the driver and passenger.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Rhinos and contact any authorized Yamaha Rhino dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
Sold at
Yamaha dealers nationwide from October 2007 through March 2008 for between $8,300 and $12,000.
Affected count
About 7,800
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Model Year 2008 Rhino YXR450 and YXR700 Side-by-Side Vehicles
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Yamaha at (800) 962-7926 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.yamaha-motor.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Yamaha-Motor-Corporation-USA-Recalls-Rhino-Side-by-Side-Vehicles-Due-to-Risk-of-Brake-FailureDon't want to check this manually?
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