Washington, D.C. (4/7/2008)
- The following product safety recall was voluntarily
conducted by the firm in cooperation with the
CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product
immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Model Year
2008 Rhino YXR450 and YXR700 Side-by-Side Vehicles
Units: About 7,800
Distributor: Yamaha Motor
Corporation U.S.A., of Cypress, Calif.
Manufacturer: Yamaha Motor
Manufacturing Corp. of America, of Newnan, Ga.
Hazard: The brake caliper
on the left front wheel could have been made
incorrectly, resulting in brake fluid leaking.
This can cause a loss of braking and control
of the vehicle, posing a serious safety risk
to the driver and passenger.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Description: This recall involves
model year 2008 Rhino YXR450 and YXR700 Side-by-Side
Vehicles as listed below:
Make/Model: |
Primary Identification
Numbers: |
2008 Rhino 450 |
YXR45FX
YXR45FHX
YXR45FSPX |
AJ32Y-001001 ~ 001598
AJ30Y-000501 ~ 000897
AJ34Y-000201 ~ 000794 |
2008 Rhino 700FI |
YXR70FX
YXR70FDUX
YXR70FHX
YXR70FSEPX/FSP2X
YXR70FSPX |
AM16Y–000101 ~ 003000
AM20Y-000101 ~ 000700
AM18Y-000101 ~ 000800
AM23Y-000101 ~ 001000
AM21Y-000101 ~ 001200 |
The Primary
Identification Number is stamped on the
driver’s side rear tire frame rail. |
Sold by: Yamaha dealers nationwide
from October 2007 through March 2008 for between
$8,300 and $12,000.
Assembled in: United States
Remedy: Consumers should immediately
stop using the recalled Rhinos and contact any
authorized Yamaha Rhino dealer to schedule a
free repair. Registered owners were sent direct
mail notification of this recall.
Consumer Contact: For additional
information, contact Yamaha at (800) 962-7926
anytime, or visit the firm’s Web site
at www.yamaha-motor.com
About Yamaha:
Yamaha ATVs and SxS vehicles are designed, engineered
and built tough! Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A.
headquarters are located in Cypress, California.
For more information on Yamaha, visit yamaha-motor.com.
www.yamaha-motor.com
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