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Turbo unit from MPI Turbo Kit -
SR10RDGB (“SRViper R-TX DX”) – Also available in Red/Black -
SR10RSGR (“SRViper R-TX SE”) – Also available in Blue -
SR10RLGL (“SRViper R-TX LE”) – Also available in White/Red -
SR10LDGR (“SRViper L-TX DX”) – Also available in Black -
SR10LSGR (“SRViper L-TX SE”) – Also available in Blue -
SR10LLG (“SRViper L-TX LE”) – also available in Red/White -
SR10SD37GR (“SRViper S-TX DX 137”) -
SR10SD46GB (“SRViper S-TX DX 146”) -
SR10XSGR (“SRViper X-TX SE”) – Also available in Blue -
SR10XLGL (“SRViper X-TX LE”) – Also available in White/Red -
SR10MS41GR (“SRViper M-TX SE 141”) – Also available in Blue -
SR10M53GB (“SRViper M-TX 153”) – Also available in Red -
SR10MS53GL (“SRViper M-TX SE 153”) – Also available in Red -
SR10ML53GW (“SRViper M-TX LE 153”) – Also available in Blue -
SR10M62GR (“SRViper M-TX 162”) – Also available in Black -
SR10MS62GL (“SRViper M-TX 162 SE”) – Also available in Red -
SR10ML62GW (“SRViper M-TX 162 LE”) – Also available in Blue
The turbocharger overboost can cause severe engine damage, posing crash and fire hazards to the user.
Yamaha at 800-962-7926 anytime or online at www.yamahamotorsports.com and click on “CPSC Alerts” for more information.
Recall Details
This recall involves Yamaha model year 2016 SR10 “SRViper” snowmobiles that are equipped with a dealer-installed Mountain Performance Inc. (MPI) Turbo Kit sold by Yamaha. The recalled snowmobiles were sold in several colors. The model name is printed on the left and right side of the front cowling. The vehicle identification number (VIN) and the model number are stamped on the frame (tunnel) near the right foot-well. The letter G in the 10th position of the VIN number indicates that the unit was made in the 2016 model year.
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Model |
Model Number |
Colors |
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SRViper R-TX DX |
SR10RDGB, SR10RDGR |
Blue, Red/Black |
|
SRViper R-TX SE |
SR10RSGL, SR10RSGR |
Blue, Red/White |
|
SRViper R-TX LE |
SR10RLGL, SR10RLGW |
Blue, Red/White |
|
SRViper L-TX DX |
SR10LDGB, SR10LDGR |
Black/Red, Black |
|
SRViper L-TX SE |
SR10LSGL, SR10LSGR |
Blue, Red/White |
|
SRViper L-TX LE |
SR10LLGW |
Blue, White/Red |
|
SRViper S-TX DX 137 |
SR10SD37GR |
Black/Red |
|
SRViper S-TX DX 146 |
SR10SD46GB |
Black |
|
SRViper X-TX SE |
SR10XSGL, SR10XSGR |
Blue, Red/White |
|
SRViper X-TX LE |
SR10XLGL, SR10XLGW |
White/Blue, White/Red |
|
SRViper M-TX 141 SE |
SR10MS41GL, SR10MS41GR |
Blue, Red/White |
|
SRViper M-TX 153 |
SR10M53GB, SR10M53GR |
Black, Red/White |
|
SRViper M-TX 153 SE |
SR10MS53GL, SR10MS53GR |
Blue, Red/White |
|
SRViper M-TX 153 LE |
SR10ML53GL, SR10ML53GW |
Blue, White/Red |
|
SRViper M-TX 162 |
SR10M62GB, SR10M62GR |
Black, Red/Black |
|
SRViper M-TX 162 SE |
SR10MS62GL, SR10MS62GR |
Blue, Red/White |
|
SRViper M-TX 162 LE |
SR10ML62GL, SR10ML62GW |
Blue, White/Red |
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact a local Yamaha dealer to schedule a free repair. Yamaha is contacting all registered owners directly.
The firm has received 40 reports of engine damage due to the turbocharge overboost. No injuries have been reported.
Note: Individual Commissioners may have statements related to this topic. Please visit www.cpsc.gov/commissioners to search for statements related to this or other topics.
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