CPSCGeneral Alert
Yamaha Recalls ATVs Due to Crash Hazard
Published: April 29, 2010Recall ID: 10733Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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 FM550FGHZ 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
Affected Products
Yamaha All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Yamaha-Recalls-ATVs-Due-to-Crash-Hazard |
| Title | Yamaha Recalls ATVs Due to Crash Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | http://www.cpsc.gov/Global/Images/Recall/2010/10733/10733a.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Grizzly 550 |
| Images › 2 › U R L | http://www.cpsc.gov/Global/Images/Recall/2010/10733/10733b.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Grizzly 700 |
| Hazards › Name | The steering column support assembly can crack and cause the rider to lose steering control, posing a risk of injury or death to riders. |
| Injuries › Name | Yamaha has received 19 reports of incidents involving the recalled ATVs. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Yamaha All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) |
| Products › Type | All Terrain Vehicles (ATV) |
| Products › Category I D | 68346 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 20,000 |
| Recall I D | 420 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Yamaha dealers nationwide from October 2007 through March 2010 for between $7,000 and $9,500. |
| Recall Date | 2010-04-29T00:00:00 |
| 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 FM550FGHZ 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 |
| Recall Number | 10733 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A., of Cypress, Calif. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Yamaha at (800) 962-7926 any time or visit the company's website at www.yamaha-motor.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-07-13T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Japan |