Yamaha Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
USYamaha Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Fuel hose joint can leak during operation, posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves model year 2014 SR10R (SRViper), SR10RXS (SRViper RTX SE), SR10L (SRViper LTX), SR10LS (SRViper LTX SE) and SR10XS (SRViper XTX) snowmobiles and model year 2015 SR10LS (SRViper LTX SE) snowmobiles. They were sold in a variety of red, black, blue and white color combinations. The VIN number is stamped on the tunnel near the right side footrest. The letter E in the 10th position of the VIN number indicates that the unit was made in the 2014 model year, and a letter F in the 10th position indicates that the unit was made in the 2015 model year. The model number can be found on the lower left and right cowling just below the word "YAMAHA."
Affected Products
Yamaha snowmobiles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Yamaha-Recalls-Snowmobiles |
| Title | Yamaha Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert) |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14751.YamahaSR10RLARGE.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Black and Red Yamaha 2014 model SR10R (“SRViper”) |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14751.SR10RSLARGE.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Blue and White Yamaha 2014 model SR10RXS (“SRViper RTX SE”) – Also available in Red |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14751.SR10LLARGE.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Black and Red Yamaha 2014 model SR10L (“SRViper LTX”) |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14751.R10LSLARGE.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Red and Black Yamaha 2014 model R10LS (“SRViper LTX SE”) – Also available in Blue |
| Images › 5 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14751.SR10XS.jpg |
| Images › 5 › Caption | Blue and White Yamaha 2014 model SR10XS (“SRViper XTX”) – Also available in Red |
| Images › 6 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14751.Yamaha2015LARGE.jpg |
| Images › 6 › Caption | Blue and White Yamaha 2015 model SR 10LS (“SRViper LTX SE”) – Also available in Red/White |
| Hazards › Name | Fuel hose joint can leak during operation, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | There have been four reports of fuel leakage. No injuries reported. |
| Products › Name | Yamaha snowmobiles |
| Products › Type | Snowmobiles |
| Products › Category I D | 68353 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 2,520 |
| Recall I D | 1830 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact their local Yamaha dealer to schedule a free repair. Yamaha is contacting its customers directly. |
| Importers › Name | Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., of Cypress, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Yamaha snowmobile dealers nationwide from October 2013 through August 2014 for about $12,000 to $14,000. |
| Recall Date | 2014-09-04T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves model year 2014 SR10R (SRViper), SR10RXS (SRViper RTX SE), SR10L (SRViper LTX), SR10LS (SRViper LTX SE) and SR10XS (SRViper XTX) snowmobiles and model year 2015 SR10LS (SRViper LTX SE) snowmobiles. They were sold in a variety of red, black, blue and white color combinations. The VIN number is stamped on the tunnel near the right side footrest. The letter E in the 10th position of the VIN number indicates that the unit was made in the 2014 model year, and a letter F in the 10th position indicates that the unit was made in the 2015 model year. The model number can be found on the lower left and right cowling just below the word "YAMAHA." |
| Recall Number | 14751 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | Yamaha at (800) 962-7926 anytime or online at www.yamahamotorsports.com and under the Sports tab, subcategory Snowmobile, click on Parts and Service, then Factory Modification Campaigns for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-09-04T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
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