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.