CPSC2010-01-27
Yamaha Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Loss of Steering Control
Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A., of Cypress, Calif.
Hazard
A bolt in the right front A arm can loosen in the suspension/steering system, resulting in the sudden loss of steering control. This poses a risk of injury or death to riders.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact an authorized Yamaha dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
Sold at
Yamaha dealers nationwide from June 2008 through January 2010 for between $10,000 and $11,000.
Affected count
About 2,500
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
Japan
Remedy type
Repair
Products
2009 Model Year FX10 Snowmobiles
Consumer contact
For additional information and to locate a Yamaha snowmobile dealer, contact Yamaha at (800) 962-7926 any time or visit the firm's Web site at www.yamaha-motor.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Yamaha-Recalls-Snowmobiles-Due-to-Loss-of-Steering-ControlDon't want to check this manually?
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