Yamaha recalling Rhino side-by-side vehicles
- ABC News
03/25/2008 -
Yamaha is recalling about 7,800 Rhino Side-by-Side vehicles due to a failure with the brakes.
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.
The 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
YXR45FHX
YXR45FSPX |
AJ32Y-001001 ~ 001598
AJ30Y-000501 ~ 000897
AJ34Y-000201 ~ 000794 |
| 2008 Rhino 700FI |
YXR70FX
YXR70FDUX
YXR70FHX
YXR70FSEPX/FSP2X
YXR70FSPX |
AM16Y–000101 ~ 003000
AM20Y-000101 ~ 000700
AM18Y-000101 ~ 000800
AM23Y-000101 ~ 001000
AM21Y-000101 ~ 001200 |
The Primary Identification Number is stamped on the driver’s side rear tire frame rail.
The vehicles were sold at Yamaha dealers nationwide from October 2007 through March 2008 for between $8,300 and $12,000.
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.
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