CPSCOctober 16, 2007

Yamaha Snowmobiles recall: Steering Problem

Yamaha Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Risk of Injury and Death from Steering Problem

Why was Yamaha Snowmobiles recalled?

Snow and ice stuck around the steering idler arm can cause a loss of steering ability, posing a risk of injury and death to drivers and passengers.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact an authorized Yamaha snowmobile dealer in their area to schedule a free repair. Registered owners were sent direct mail notification of this recall. Contact: For additional information and to locate a Yamaha snowmobile dealer, contact Yamaha at (800) 962-7926, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, or visit the firm's Web site at www.yamaha-motor.com

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
2007 Model Year PZ50 Snowmobiles
Company
Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A., of Cypress, Calif.
Quantity
About 5,700
Sold at
Yamaha dealers nationwide from June 2006 through September 2007 for between $7,000 and $8,000.
Recall date
October 16, 2007
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves all model year 2007 PZ50 snowmobiles, including PZ50W (Phazer), PZ50FXW (Phazer FX), PZ50GTW (Phazer GT), PZ50MW (Phazer Mountain Lite), and PZ50VTW (Venture Lite) model snowmobiles.

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