Cypress, CA (4/30/2010)
- The following product safety recall was voluntarily
conducted by the firm in cooperation with the
CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product
immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Yamaha All-Terrain
Vehicles (ATVs)
Units: About 20,000
Manufacturer: Yamaha Motor
Corporation U.S.A., of Cypress, Calif.
Hazard: The steering column
support assembly can crack and cause the rider
to lose steering control, posing a risk of injury
or death to riders.
Incidents/Injuries: Yamaha
has received 19 reports of incidents involving
the recalled ATVs. No injuries have been reported.
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Yamaha
Grizzly 550
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Yamaha Grizzly 700 |
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 YFM550FGHZ
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
Sold at: Yamaha dealers nationwide
from October 2007 through March 2010 for between
$7,000 and $9,500.
Manufactured in: Japan
Remedy: 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.
Consumer Contact: For additional
information, contact Yamaha at (800) 962-7926
any time or visit the company's website at www.yamaha-motor.com.
More information on all of Yamaha’s
2010 model year ATVs can be found at www.yamaha-motor.com.
About Yamaha:
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. (YMUS), a leader
in the motorsports market, offers the toughest,
most capable and versatile ATV and Side-by-Side
vehicles. The company’s ever-expanding
line of products also include motorcycles, outboard
motors, personal watercraft, snowmobiles, boats,
outdoor power equipment, race kart engines,
accessories, apparel and much more. YMUS products
are sold through a nationwide network of more
than 4,000 dealers in the United States.
Headquartered in Cypress,
Calif., since its incorporation in 1977, Yamaha
also has facilities in Wisconsin and Georgia,
as well as factory operations in Tennessee and
Georgia. For more information on Yamaha, visit
www.yamaha-motor.com.
www.yamaha-motor.com
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