Yamaha Snowmobiles recall: Loss of Steering Control
Yamaha Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Loss of Steering Control
Why was Yamaha Snowmobiles recalled?
A bolt in the right front A arm can loosen in the suspension/steering system, resulting in the sudden loss of steering control. This poses a risk of injury or death to riders.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact an authorized Yamaha dealer 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 any time 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
- 2009 Model Year FX10 Snowmobiles
- Company
- Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A., of Cypress, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 2,500
- Sold at
- Yamaha dealers nationwide from June 2008 through January 2010 for between $10,000 and $11,000.
- Recall date
- January 27, 2010
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recall involves the 2009 FX10 snowmobiles. The following models are affected by this recall: Model Name Model Number FX Nytro FX10Y FX Nytro XTX FX10XTY FX Nytro RTX FX10RTRY FX Nytro MTX FX10MTRY FX Nytro RTX SE FX10RTRSY