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Black and Red Yamaha 2014 model SR10R (“SRViper”) -
Blue and White Yamaha 2014 model SR10RXS (“SRViper RTX SE”) – Also available in Red -
Black and Red Yamaha 2014 model SR10L (“SRViper LTX”) -
Red and Black Yamaha 2014 model R10LS (“SRViper LTX SE”) – Also available in Blue -
Blue and White Yamaha 2014 model SR10XS (“SRViper XTX”) – Also available in Red -
Blue and White Yamaha 2015 model SR 10LS (“SRViper LTX SE”) – Also available in Red/White
Yamaha at (800) 962-7926 anytime or online at www.yamahamotorsports.com and under the Sports tab, subcategory Snowmobile, click on Parts and Service, then Factory Modification Campaigns for more information.
Recall Details
This recall involves model year 2014 SR10R (SRViper), SR10RXS (SRViper RTX SE), SR10L (SRViper LTX), SR10LS (SRViper LTX SE) and SR10XS (SRViper XTX) snowmobiles and model year 2015 SR10LS (SRViper LTX SE) snowmobiles. They were sold in a variety of red, black, blue and white color combinations. The VIN number is stamped on the tunnel near the right side footrest. The letter E in the 10th position of the VIN number indicates that the unit was made in the 2014 model year, and a letter F in the 10th position indicates that the unit was made in the 2015 model year. The model number can be found on the lower left and right cowling just below the word "YAMAHA."
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact their local Yamaha dealer to schedule a free repair. Yamaha is contacting its customers directly.
There have been four reports of fuel leakage. No injuries reported.
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., of Cypress, Calif.
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., of Cypress, Calif.
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The recalled drain covers do not conform to the entrapment protection regulations of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGBA), posing an entrapment hazard to swimmers and bathers.
The recalled harness can be put on backwards and the rope or carabiner can be attached to a non-weight-bearing leg loop elastic band, placing the user at risk of falling from height and sustaining serious injury, including paraplegia or death.
The plastic buckles on the straps being used to hold a kayak, canoe or other large objects with the ceiling hoist can break, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
The auto belay device backup brake can fail to activate, posing a fall hazard and risk of serious injury or death.
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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