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.
|
Model |
Model Number |
Colors |
|
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.
Yamaha snowmobile dealers nationwide from August 2015 through April 2016 for between $12,800 and $14,100. The Mountain Performance Inc. (MPI) Turbo Kits were sold as an after-market accessory at Yamaha snowmobile dealers nationwide from March 2015 through September 2016 for about $3,300.
Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A., of Cypress, Calif.
Related Recalls
This recall was conducted, voluntarily by the company, under CPSC’s Fast Track Recall process. Fast Track recalls are initiated by firms, who commit to work with CPSC to quickly announce the recall and remedy to protect consumers.
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