Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A. Recalls Rhino Side-by-Side Vehicles Due to Risk ...
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The brake caliper on the left front wheel could have been made incorrectly, resulting in brake fluid leaking. This can cause a loss of braking and control of the vehicle, posing a serious safety risk to the driver and passenger.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves model year 2008 Rhino YXR450 and YXR700 Side-by-Side Vehicles as listed below: Make/Model Primary Identification Numbers 2008 Rhino 450 YXR45FX AJ32Y-001001 ~ 001598 YXR45FHX AJ30Y-000501 ~ 000897 YXR45FSPX AJ34Y-000201 ~ 000794 2008 Rhino 700FI YXR70FX AM16Y-000101 ~ 003000 YXR70FDUX AM20Y-000101 ~ 000700 YXR70FHX AM18Y-000101 ~ 000800 YXR70FSEPX/FSP2X AM23Y-000101 ~ 001000 YXR70FSPX AM21Y-000101 ~ 001200 The Primary Identification Number is stamped on the driver's side rear tire frame rail.
Affected Products
Model Year 2008 Rhino YXR450 and YXR700 Side-by-Side Vehicles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Yamaha-Motor-Corporation-USA-Recalls-Rhino-Side-by-Side-Vehicles-Due-to-Risk-of-Brake-Failure |
| Title | Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A. Recalls Rhino Side-by-Side Vehicles Due to Risk of Brake Failure |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/f7c5891632784153afdb910607f78928.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Rhino Side-by-Side Vehicles |
| Hazards › Name | The brake caliper on the left front wheel could have been made incorrectly, resulting in brake fluid leaking. This can cause a loss of braking and control of the vehicle, posing a serious safety risk to the driver and passenger. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Model Year 2008 Rhino YXR450 and YXR700 Side-by-Side Vehicles |
| Products › Type | Utility, Off-Road Vehicles/Golf Carts |
| Products › Category I D | 2215 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 7,800 |
| Recall I D | 4574 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Rhinos and contact any authorized Yamaha Rhino dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners were sent direct mail notification of this recall. |
| Retailers › Name | Yamaha dealers nationwide from October 2007 through March 2008 for between $8,300 and $12,000. |
| Recall Date | 2008-03-25T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves model year 2008 Rhino YXR450 and YXR700 Side-by-Side Vehicles as listed below: Make/Model Primary Identification Numbers 2008 Rhino 450 YXR45FX AJ32Y-001001 ~ 001598 YXR45FHX AJ30Y-000501 ~ 000897 YXR45FSPX AJ34Y-000201 ~ 000794 2008 Rhino 700FI YXR70FX AM16Y-000101 ~ 003000 YXR70FDUX AM20Y-000101 ~ 000700 YXR70FHX AM18Y-000101 ~ 000800 YXR70FSEPX/FSP2X AM23Y-000101 ~ 001000 YXR70FSPX AM21Y-000101 ~ 001200 The Primary Identification Number is stamped on the driver's side rear tire frame rail. |
| Distributors › Name | Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A., of Cypress, Calif. |
| Recall Number | 08552 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corp. of America, of Newnan, Ga. |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Yamaha at (800) 962-7926 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.yamaha-motor.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
Overview
- Recalling FirmYamaha Motor Manufacturing Corp. of America, of Newnan, Ga.