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CPSC2014-09-04

Yamaha Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., of Cypress, Calif.

Product photos

Black and Red Yamaha 2014 model SR10R (“SRViper”)
Black and Red Yamaha 2014 model SR10R (“SRViper”)
Blue and White Yamaha 2014 model SR10RXS (“SRViper RTX SE”) – Also available in Red
Blue and White Yamaha 2014 model SR10RXS (“SRViper RTX SE”) – Also available in Red
Black and Red Yamaha 2014 model SR10L (“SRViper LTX”)
Black and Red Yamaha 2014 model SR10L (“SRViper LTX”)
Red and Black Yamaha 2014 model R10LS (“SRViper LTX SE”) – Also available in Blue
Red and Black Yamaha 2014 model R10LS (“SRViper LTX SE”) – Also available in Blue
Blue and White Yamaha 2014 model SR10XS (“SRViper XTX”) – Also available in Red
Blue and White Yamaha 2014 model SR10XS (“SRViper XTX”) – Also available in Red
Blue and White Yamaha 2015 model SR 10LS (“SRViper LTX SE”) – Also available in Red/White
Blue and White Yamaha 2015 model SR 10LS (“SRViper LTX SE”) – Also available in Red/White
Hazard

Fuel hose joint can leak during operation, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact their local Yamaha dealer to schedule a free repair. Yamaha is contacting its customers directly.
Sold at
Yamaha snowmobile dealers nationwide from October 2013 through August 2014 for about $12,000 to $14,000.
Affected count
About 2,520
Injuries reported
There have been four reports of fuel leakage. No injuries reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Yamaha snowmobiles
Consumer contact
Yamaha at (800) 962-7926 anytime or online at www.yamahamotorsports.com and under the Sports tab, subcategory Snowmobile, click on Parts and Service, then Factory Modification Campaigns for more information.

Official notice

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Yamaha-Recalls-Snowmobiles

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