Yamaha ATVs recall: Crash Hazard
Yamaha Recalls ATVs Due to Crash Hazard
Why was Yamaha ATVs recalled?
The steering column support assembly can crack and cause the rider to lose steering control, posing a risk of injury or death to riders.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact their local Yamaha dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners were sent direct mail notification of the recall. Contact: For additional information, contact Yamaha at (800) 962-7926 any time or visit the company's website 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
- Yamaha All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- Company
- Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A., of Cypress, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 20,000
- Sold at
- Yamaha dealers nationwide from October 2007 through March 2010 for between $7,000 and $9,500.
- Recall date
- April 29, 2010
- Incidents / injuries
- Yamaha has received 19 reports of incidents involving the recalled ATVs. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves the non-power steering models. Model names can be found on both the right and left hand side of the unit on the side panel.The following model numbers are affected by this recall: Model Year Model Name Model Number 2009 Grizzly 550 YFM550FGHY 2009 Grizzly 550 YFM550FGY 2010 Grizzly 550 FM550FGHZ 2010 Grizzly 550 YFM550FGZ Model Year Model Name Model Number 2008 Grizzly 700 YFM700FGHX 2008 Grizzly 700 YFM700FGX 2009 Grizzly 700 YFM700FGHY 2009 Grizzly 700 YFM700FGY 2010 Grizzly 700 YFM700FGHZ 2010 Grizzly 700 YFM700FGZ