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The steering column support assembly can crack and cause the rider to lose steering control, posing a risk of injury or death to riders.
About 20,000
Recall Details
The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Yamaha All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Units: About 20,000
Manufacturer: Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A., of Cypress, Calif.
Hazard: The steering column support assembly can crack and cause the rider to lose steering control, posing a risk of injury or death to riders.
Incidents/Injuries: Yamaha has received 19 reports of incidents involving the recalled ATVs. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves the non-power steering models. Model names can be found on both the right and left hand side of the unit on the side panel.The following model numbers are affected by this recall:
| Model Year | Model Name | Model Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Grizzly 550 | YFM550FGHY |
| 2009 | Grizzly 550 | YFM550FGY |
| 2010 | Grizzly 550 | YFM550FGHZ |
| 2010 | Grizzly 550 | YFM550FGZ |
| Model Year | Model Name | Model Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Grizzly 700 | YFM700FGHX |
| 2008 | Grizzly 700 | YFM700FGX |
| 2009 | Grizzly 700 | YFM700FGHY |
| 2009 | Grizzly 700 | YFM700FGY |
| 2010 | Grizzly 700 | YFM700FGHZ |
| 2010 | Grizzly 700 | YFM700FGZ |
Sold at: Yamaha dealers nationwide from October 2007 through March 2010 for between $7,000 and $9,500.
Manufactured in: Japan
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact their local Yamaha dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners were sent direct mail notification of the recall.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Yamaha at (800) 962-7926 any time or visit the company's website at www.yamaha-motor.com.
Grizzly 550
Grizzly 700
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products has contributed to a decline in the rate of injuries associated with consumer products over the past 50 years.
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