Yamaha Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
USYamaha Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The passenger handgrips can come loose during operation of the snowmobile, increasing the risk that the passenger could lose balance and fall, resulting in severe injury.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves 2018 model SRVenture DX (SRT1NJ) snowmobiles. The recalled snowmobiles were sold in a gray and blue color and have a vehicle identification number (VIN) between 4UF8MU107JT000101 and 4UF8MU106JT000364. The model name can be found on the left and right sides of the front cowling. The vehicle identification number (VIN) and the model name/code are stamped on the frame (tunnel) near the right foot well of the snowmobile.
Affected Products
Yamaha SRVenture DX snowmobiles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Yamaha-Recalls-Snowmobiles-Due-to-Injury-Hazard-Recall-Alert |
| Title | Yamaha Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert) |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/1118_1.jpeg |
| Images › Caption | Yamaha SRVenture DX snowmobile |
| Hazards › Name | The passenger handgrips can come loose during operation of the snowmobile, increasing the risk that the passenger could lose balance and fall, resulting in severe injury. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | Yamaha SRVenture DX snowmobiles |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 120 |
| Recall I D | 8382 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact a Yamaha snowmobile dealer to schedule a free repair. Yamaha is contacting all registered owners directly. |
| Retailers › Name | Exclusively at Yamaha snowmobile dealers nationwide from October 2017 through June 2018 for about $14,600. |
| Recall Date | 2018-08-22T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves 2018 model SRVenture DX (SRT1NJ) snowmobiles. The recalled snowmobiles were sold in a gray and blue color and have a vehicle identification number (VIN) between 4UF8MU107JT000101 and 4UF8MU106JT000364. The model name can be found on the left and right sides of the front cowling. The vehicle identification number (VIN) and the model name/code are stamped on the frame (tunnel) near the right foot well of the snowmobile. |
| Distributors › Name | Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A., of Cypress, Calif. |
| Recall Number | 18761 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | Yamaha at 800-962-7926 anytime or online at www.yamahamotorsports.com and click on the CPSC Recall Alerts tab for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2018-08-22T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
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