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Yamaha Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Loss of Steering Control

  • FX Nytro XTX
  • FX Nytro
Name of Product:
2009 Model Year FX10 Snowmobiles
Hazard:

A bolt in the right front A arm can loosen in the suspension/steering system, resulting in the sudden loss of steering control. This poses a risk of injury or death to riders.

Remedy:
Repair
Recall Date:
January 28, 2010
Units:

About 2,500

Consumer Contact

For additional information and to locate a Yamaha snowmobile dealer, contact Yamaha at (800) 962-7926 any time or visit the firm's Web site at www.yamaha-motor.com

Recall Details

Description:

The recall involves the 2009 FX10 snowmobiles. The following models are affected by this recall:

Model Name Model Number
FX Nytro FX10Y
FX Nytro XTX FX10XTY
FX Nytro RTX FX10RTRY
FX Nytro MTX FX10MTRY
FX Nytro RTX SE FX10RTRSY
Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact an authorized Yamaha dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners were sent direct mail notification of this recall.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported.

Sold At:
Yamaha dealers nationwide from June 2008 through January 2010 for between $10,000 and $11,000.
Distributor(s):
Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A., of Cypress, Calif.
Manufactured In:
Japan
Recall number:
10-719

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