04/26/2008- The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.Name of Product: Model Year 2008 Rhino YXR450 and YXR700 Side-by-Side VehiclesUnits: About 7,800Distributor: Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A., of Cypress, Calif.Manufacturer: Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corp. of America, of Newnan, Ga.Hazard: 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.Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Description: This 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.Sold by: Yamaha dealers nationwide from October 2007 through March 2008 for between $8,300 and $12,000.Assembled in: United StatesRemedy: 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.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Yamaha at (800) 962-7926 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.yamaha-motor.com
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