CPSC2016-04-13
Yamaha Recalls Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)
Yamaha Motor Corporation USA, of Cypress, Calif.
Hazard
Water can get into the throttle cable and if it freezes during cold weather, the ice can prevent the throttle from returning to idle. This can cause the rider to lose control, posing crash and injury hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility vehicles and contact their local Yamaha dealer to schedule a free repair. Yamaha is contacting all registered owners directly.
Sold at
Yamaha side-by-side dealers nationwide from September 2015 to February 2016 for between $19,800 and $21,600.
Affected count
About 7,000
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Yamaha Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles
Consumer contact
Yamaha at 800-962-7926 anytime or online at www.yamahamotorsports.com and click on "CPSC Alerts" for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Yamaha-Recalls-Utility-VehiclesDon't want to check this manually?
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