Cypress, CA (3/24/2011)
- A jury in Warren County, Ohio today rejected
the plaintiffs’ claims and returned a defense
verdict in Sand vs Yamaha, a case involving a
fatal accident on a Yamaha Rhino. This verdict
in favor of Yamaha marks the sixth time overall
that a jury has rejected plaintiffs’ claims
regarding the Rhino.
Yamaha is saddened whenever anyone is injured
in a Yamaha product-related accident and we
strongly urge all our customers to always operate
the products in a safe and responsible manner.
The testimony and evidence during the trial
showed that this tragic incident had nothing
to do with the design of the product, and underscores
the importance of following the safety recommendations
on our products and in the owner’s manual.
The Rhino is a two-person vehicle, and drivers
should be at least 16-years-old with a valid
driver’s license, while passengers must
be tall enough to place both feet flat on the
floorboard with his or her back against the
seat back and be able to reach the passenger
hand holds. Drivers and passengers should at
all times wear helmets, protective gear and
the vehicle’s three-point seat belts.
The Rhino is a safe and useful off-road vehicle
when driven responsibly, and has won virtually
every “first in class” award and
top safety ratings in independent reviews since
its introduction.
Yamaha stands firmly behind the Rhino and will
continue to vigorously defend the product.
To learn more about the Yamaha Rhino, visit
our website www.truthaboutrhino.com.
About Yamaha Motor
Corp., U.S.A.
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., (YMUS), a
leader in the motorsports market, makes the
toughest, most capable and versatile ATV and
Side-by-Side vehicles. The company’s ever-expanding
product offerings 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 dealers
in the United States.
Headquartered in Cypress,
Calif., since its incorporation in 1976, 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.
