Yamaha Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash and Fire Hazards (Recall Alert)
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The turbocharger overboost can cause severe engine damage, posing crash and fire hazards to the user.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Yamaha model year 2016 SR10 "SRViper" snowmobiles that are equipped with a dealer-installed Mountain Performance Inc. (MPI) Turbo Kit sold by Yamaha. The recalled snowmobiles were sold in several colors. The model name is printed on the left and right side of the front cowling. The vehicle identification number (VIN) and the model number are stamped on the frame (tunnel) near the right foot-well. The letter G in the 10th position of the VIN number indicates that the unit was made in the 2016 model year. Model Model Number Colors SRViper R-TX DX SR10RDGB, SR10RDGR Blue, Red/Black SRViper R-TX SE SR10RSGL, SR10RSGR Blue, Red/White SRViper R-TX LE SR10RLGL, SR10RLGW Blue, Red/White SRViper L-TX DX SR10LDGB, SR10LDGR Black/Red, Black SRViper L-TX SE SR10LSGL, SR10LSGR Blue, Red/White SRViper L-TX LE SR10LLGW Blue, White/Red SRViper S-TX DX 137 SR10SD37GR Black/Red SRViper S-TX DX 146 SR10SD46GB Black SRViper X-TX SE SR10XSGL, SR10XSGR Blue, Red/White SRViper X-TX LE SR10XLGL, SR10XLGW White/Blue, White/Red SRViper M-TX 141 SE SR10MS41GL, SR10MS41GR Blue, Red/White SRViper M-TX 153 SR10M53GB, SR10M53GR Black, Red/White SRViper M-TX 153 SE SR10MS53GL, SR10MS53GR Blue, Red/White SRViper M-TX 153 LE SR10ML53GL, SR10ML53GW Blue, White/Red SRViper M-TX 162 SR10M62GB, SR10M62GR Black, Red/Black SRViper M-TX 162 SE SR10MS62GL, SR10MS62GR Blue, Red/White SRViper M-TX 162 LE SR10ML62GL, SR10ML62GW Blue, White/Red
Affected Products
Snowmobiles with aftermarket turbochargers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Yamaha-Recalls-Snowmobiles |
| Title | Yamaha Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash and Fire Hazards (Recall Alert) |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Photo 1.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Turbo unit from MPI Turbo Kit |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/photo 2.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | SR10RDGB (“SRViper R-TX DX”) – Also available in Red/Black |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/photo 3.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | SR10RSGR (“SRViper R-TX SE”) – Also available in Blue |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/photo 4.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | SR10RLGL (“SRViper R-TX LE”) – Also available in White/Red |
| Images › 5 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/photo 5.jpg |
| Images › 5 › Caption | SR10LDGR (“SRViper L-TX DX”) – Also available in Black |
| Images › 6 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/photo 6.jpg |
| Images › 6 › Caption | SR10LSGR (“SRViper L-TX SE”) – Also available in Blue |
| Images › 7 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/photo 7.jpg |
| Images › 7 › Caption | SR10LLG (“SRViper L-TX LE”) – also available in Red/White |
| Images › 8 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/photo 8.jpg |
| Images › 8 › Caption | SR10SD37GR (“SRViper S-TX DX 137”) |
| Images › 9 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/photo 9.jpg |
| Images › 9 › Caption | SR10SD46GB (“SRViper S-TX DX 146”) |
| Images › 10 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/photo 10.jpg |
| Images › 10 › Caption | SR10XSGR (“SRViper X-TX SE”) – Also available in Blue |
| Images › 11 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/photo 11.jpg |
| Images › 11 › Caption | SR10XLGL (“SRViper X-TX LE”) – Also available in White/Red |
| Images › 12 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/photo 12.jpg |
| Images › 12 › Caption | SR10MS41GR (“SRViper M-TX SE 141”) – Also available in Blue |
| Images › 13 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/photo 13.jpg |
| Images › 13 › Caption | SR10M53GB (“SRViper M-TX 153”) – Also available in Red |
| Images › 14 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/photo 14.jpg |
| Images › 14 › Caption | SR10MS53GL (“SRViper M-TX SE 153”) – Also available in Red |
| Images › 15 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/photo 15.jpg |
| Images › 15 › Caption | SR10ML53GW (“SRViper M-TX LE 153”) – Also available in Blue |
| Images › 16 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/photo 16.jpg |
| Images › 16 › Caption | SR10M62GR (“SRViper M-TX 162”) – Also available in Black |
| Images › 17 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/photo 17.jpg |
| Images › 17 › Caption | SR10MS62GL (“SRViper M-TX 162 SE”) – Also available in Red |
| Images › 18 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/photo 18.jpg |
| Images › 18 › Caption | SR10ML62GW (“SRViper M-TX 162 LE”) – Also available in Blue |
| Hazards › Name | The turbocharger overboost can cause severe engine damage, posing crash and fire hazards to the user. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received 40 reports of engine damage due to the turbocharge overboost. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Snowmobiles with aftermarket turbochargers |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 400 |
| Recall I D | 7955 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact a local Yamaha dealer to schedule a free repair. Yamaha is contacting all registered owners directly. |
| Retailers › Name | Yamaha snowmobile dealers nationwide from August 2015 through April 2016 for between $12,800 and $14,100. The Mountain Performance Inc. (MPI) Turbo Kits were sold as an after-market accessory at Yamaha snowmobile dealers nationwide from March 2015 through September 2016 for about $3,300. |
| Recall Date | 2017-01-12T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Yamaha model year 2016 SR10 "SRViper" snowmobiles that are equipped with a dealer-installed Mountain Performance Inc. (MPI) Turbo Kit sold by Yamaha. The recalled snowmobiles were sold in several colors. The model name is printed on the left and right side of the front cowling. The vehicle identification number (VIN) and the model number are stamped on the frame (tunnel) near the right foot-well. The letter G in the 10th position of the VIN number indicates that the unit was made in the 2016 model year. Model Model Number Colors SRViper R-TX DX SR10RDGB, SR10RDGR Blue, Red/Black SRViper R-TX SE SR10RSGL, SR10RSGR Blue, Red/White SRViper R-TX LE SR10RLGL, SR10RLGW Blue, Red/White SRViper L-TX DX SR10LDGB, SR10LDGR Black/Red, Black SRViper L-TX SE SR10LSGL, SR10LSGR Blue, Red/White SRViper L-TX LE SR10LLGW Blue, White/Red SRViper S-TX DX 137 SR10SD37GR Black/Red SRViper S-TX DX 146 SR10SD46GB Black SRViper X-TX SE SR10XSGL, SR10XSGR Blue, Red/White SRViper X-TX LE SR10XLGL, SR10XLGW White/Blue, White/Red SRViper M-TX 141 SE SR10MS41GL, SR10MS41GR Blue, Red/White SRViper M-TX 153 SR10M53GB, SR10M53GR Black, Red/White SRViper M-TX 153 SE SR10MS53GL, SR10MS53GR Blue, Red/White SRViper M-TX 153 LE SR10ML53GL, SR10ML53GW Blue, White/Red SRViper M-TX 162 SR10M62GB, SR10M62GR Black, Red/Black SRViper M-TX 162 SE SR10MS62GL, SR10MS62GR Blue, Red/White SRViper M-TX 162 LE SR10ML62GL, SR10ML62GW Blue, White/Red |
| Distributors › Name | Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A., of Cypress, Calif. |
| Recall Number | 17727 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | Yamaha at 800-962-7926 anytime or online at www.yamahamotorsports.com and click on "CPSC Alerts" for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2017-01-12T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |