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Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A. Recalls Rhino Side-by-Side Vehicles Due to Risk of Brake Failure

Name: Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A. Recalls Rhino Side-by-Side Vehicles Due to Risk of Brake Failure
Brand: Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corp. of America, of Newnan, Ga.
SKU: CPSC-08552
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: March 25, 2008Recall ID: 08552Category: generalCountry: US

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

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Recalling FirmYamaha Motor Manufacturing Corp. of America, of Newnan, Ga.

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

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