CPSC2018-08-22
Yamaha Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A., of Cypress, Calif.
Hazard
The passenger handgrips can come loose during operation of the snowmobile, increasing the risk that the passenger could lose balance and fall, resulting in severe injury.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact a Yamaha snowmobile dealer to schedule a free repair. Yamaha is contacting all registered owners directly.
Sold at
Exclusively at Yamaha snowmobile dealers nationwide from October 2017 through June 2018 for about $14,600.
Affected count
About 120
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Yamaha SRVenture DX snowmobiles
Consumer contact
Yamaha at 800-962-7926 anytime or online at www.yamahamotorsports.com and click on the CPSC Recall Alerts tab for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Yamaha-Recalls-Snowmobiles-Due-to-Injury-Hazard-Recall-AlertDon't want to check this manually?
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