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CPSC, Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. Announce Recall Reminder for ATVs

Published: April 13, 2005Recall ID: 05562Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

Vibration from the engine and driveline during long periods of high rpm usage could cause the rear master cylinder reservoir to agitate, resulting in brake fluid aeration. A small amount of air bubbles could enter the master cylinder, adversely affecting rear brake performance.

Product Description & Identification

Model year 2001-2004 Raptor YFM660R ATVs are involved in this recall. The 2001 to 2004 model year ATVs have "660R" written on both sides of the bodywork and "Raptor" written on both sides of the rear fender. The 2001 and 2002 ATVs are either blue and white or black and white; the 2003 ATVs are either blue and white, black and red, or black with blue flame graphics; and the 2004 ATVs are either blue and white or red and white.

Affected Products

Yamaha Raptor YFM660R ATVs

Additional Source Details

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U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Yamaha-Motor-Corporation-USA-Announce-Recall-Reminder-for-ATVs-
TitleCPSC, Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. Announce Recall Reminder for ATVs
Images › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/d3d5562590e7460797defdcc3b367fe6.jpg
Images › CaptionRecalled ATV
Hazards › NameVibration from the engine and driveline during long periods of high rpm usage could cause the rear master cylinder reservoir to agitate, resulting in brake fluid aeration. A small amount of air bubbles could enter the master cylinder, adversely affecting rear brake performance.
Injuries › NameYamaha received eight reports of incidents that may be attributed to rear brake fluid aeration. There are four reports of minor injuries.
Products › NameYamaha Raptor YFM660R ATVs
Products › TypeAll Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Products › Category I D1817
Products › Number Of UnitsAbout 86,000
Recall I D3088
Remedies › NameFree repair. Registered owners of the affected units were notified directly by mail sent on February 27, 2004. Consumers who have already responded to the recall and had their units repaired do not need to take any further action. Consumers who have not already responded to the recall should stop using their ATV immediately and contact an authorized Yamaha dealer to schedule an appointment for repair.
Retailers › NameYamaha dealers sold these ATVs nationwide, between 2000 and 2004, for between $6,199 and $6,699.
Recall Date2005-04-13T00:00:00
DescriptionModel year 2001-2004 Raptor YFM660R ATVs are involved in this recall. The 2001 to 2004 model year ATVs have "660R" written on both sides of the bodywork and "Raptor" written on both sides of the rear fender. The 2001 and 2002 ATVs are either blue and white or black and white; the 2003 ATVs are either blue and white, black and red, or black with blue flame graphics; and the 2004 ATVs are either blue and white or red and white.
Recall Number05562
Manufacturers › NameYamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. of Cypress, California
Consumer ContactCall Yamaha at (800) 227-5963 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET everyday, or log on to the company's Web site at www.yamaha-motor.com
Last Publish Date2024-12-05T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › CountryJapan

Overview

  • Recalling FirmYamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. of Cypress, California
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