Yamaha Motor Corporation,
U.S.A., Statement on Ray vs Yamaha Trial Verdict
in Orange, TX
Jury finds no product defect with
Yamaha Rhino
Cypress, CA (8/27/2009)
- Yamaha is saddened whenever anyone is injured
in a Yamaha product-related accident, and we
urge all our customers to follow the safety
recommendations on our products and, as importantly,
to always operate the products in a safe and
responsible manner.
The jury’s decision to reject the plaintiff’s
claims and award no damages in this case is
appropriate. The jury made a decision based
on the facts. The testimony and evidence during
the trial showed that this tragic accident had
nothing to do with the design of the product.
Yamaha’s top priority is and always has
been the safety of our customers, and we pride
ourselves on the safety and quality of our products.
This accident demonstrates the importance of
following the safety guidelines posted on the
vehicles and the owner’s manuals. Rhinos
are designed for off-road use only, and the
vehicle is only recommended for adult drivers
aged 16 or older with a valid driver’s
license. Passengers must be large enough to
keep their backs against the seat backs with
both feet firmly on the floorboard. Drivers
and passengers should wear helmets and the vehicle’s
three-point seat belts at all times.
Yamaha stands firmly behind the Rhino as a safe
and useful off-road vehicle and will continue
to vigorously defend the product. To learn more
about the Yamaha Rhino, visit our website www.truthaboutrhino.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.