Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A. recalls Rhino side-by-side vehicles

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             (Model numbers)                    
YXR45FSPX

AJ32Y-001001 ~ 001598
AJ30Y-000501 ~ 000897      (Identification Numbers)
AJ34Y-000201 ~ 000794

2008 Rhino 700FI

YXR70FX
YXR70FDUX
YXR70FHX                             (Model numbers)
YXR70FSEPX/FSP2X
YXR70FSPX

AM16Y-000101 ~ 003000
AM20Y-000101 ~ 000700
AM18Y-000101 ~ 000800     (Identification numbers)
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.

For more information about Yamaha Rhino rollovers visit  http://www.ennislaw.com/yamaha_rhino_recall.html

 

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