Yamaha Snowmobiles recall: Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
Yamaha Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
Why was Yamaha Snowmobiles recalled?
The passenger handgrips can come loose during operation of the snowmobile, increasing the risk that the passenger could lose balance and fall, resulting in severe injury.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact a Yamaha snowmobile dealer to schedule a free repair. Yamaha is contacting all registered owners directly. Contact: Yamaha at 800-962-7926 anytime or online at www.yamahamotorsports.com and click on the CPSC Recall Alerts tab for more information.
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 SRVenture DX snowmobiles
- Company
- Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A., of Cypress, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 120
- Sold at
- Exclusively at Yamaha snowmobile dealers nationwide from October 2017 through June 2018 for about $14,600.
- Recall date
- August 22, 2018
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves 2018 model SRVenture DX (SRT1NJ) snowmobiles. The recalled snowmobiles were sold in a gray and blue color and have a vehicle identification number (VIN) between 4UF8MU107JT000101 and 4UF8MU106JT000364. The model name can be found on the left and right sides of the front cowling. The vehicle identification number (VIN) and the model name/code are stamped on the frame (tunnel) near the right foot well of the snowmobile.