CPSC2014-09-04
Yamaha Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., of Cypress, Calif.
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-SnowmobilesDon't want to check this manually?
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