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TOTAL PRODUCT RECALL
CPSC #08552Sports & outdoors
Recalled Rhino Side-by-Side Vehicles

Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A. · Recalled

Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A. Recalls Rhino Side-by-Side Vehicles Due to Risk of Brake Failure

Other hazard

The brake caliper on the left front wheel could have been made incorrectly, resulting in brake fluid leaking. This can cause a loss of braking and control of the vehicle, posing a serious safety risk to the driver and passenger.

Units
About 7,800
Reports
—
Injuries
—
Deaths
0
Price
$8,300–$12,000
Remedy
See notice

Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.

Affected

This recall involves model year 2008 Rhino YXR450 and YXR700 Side-by-Side Vehicles as listed below: Make/Model Primary Identification Numbers 2008 Rhino 450 YXR45FX AJ32Y-001001 ~ 001598 YXR45FHX AJ30Y-000501 ~ 000897 YXR45FSPX AJ34Y-000201 ~ 000794 2008 Rhino 700FI YXR70FX AM16Y-000101 ~ 003000 YXR70FDUX AM20Y-000101 ~ 000700 YXR70FHX AM18Y-000101 ~ 000800 YXR70FSEPX/FSP2X AM23Y-000101 ~ 001000 YXR70FSPX AM21Y-000101 ~ 001200 The Primary Identification Number is stamped on the driver's side rear tire frame rail.

The file

Sold at
Yamaha dealers nationwide from October 2007 through March 2008 for between $8,300 and $12,000.
Product type
Utility, Off-Road Vehicles/Golf Carts
Made in
United States
Recalled by
Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A., of Cypress, Calif., Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corp. of America, of Newnan, Ga.

Incident log

None reported.

What the notice says to do

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

For additional information, contact Yamaha at (800) 962-7926 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.yamaha-motor.com

Open official CPSC notice ↗ (opens in a new tab)

Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.

Notice first dated MAR 25 2008; last revised MAY 23 2014.

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