CPSC2013-07-02
Yamaha Recalls Big Bear ATVs Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
Yamaha Motor Corporation USA, of Cypress, Calif.
Hazard
The front shock absorber can break apart and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle, posing a crash hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact their local Yamaha dealer to schedule a free repair. Yamaha is contacting its registered owners directly.
Sold at
Yamaha ATV dealers nationwide from August 2012 to May 2013 for between $6,500 and $7,000.
Affected count
About 100
Injuries reported
Yamaha is aware of 14 incidents of the front shocks braking apart. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Yamaha All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Consumer contact
Yamaha at (800) 962-7926 anytime or online at www.yamahamotorsports.com and under the Outdoors tab click on Parts and Service, and then click Factory Modification Campaigns and select the Big Bear 400.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Yamaha-Recalls-Big-Bear-ATVsDon't want to check this manually?
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