Yamaha Model Year 2008 Rhino YXR 450, YXR 700FI Side-by-Side Vehicles

Description: Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A. Recalls Rhino Side-by-Side Vehicles Due to Risk of Brake Failure Recall Alert U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 March 25, 2008 Alert #08-552 Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A. Recalls Rhino Side-by-Side Vehicles Due to Risk of Brake Failure The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Model Year 2008 Rhino YXR450 and YXR700 Side-by-Side Vehicles Units: About 7,800 Distributor: Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A., of Cypress, Calif. Manufacturer: Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corp. of America, of Newnan, Ga. 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. Incidents/Injuries: None reported Description: 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 YXR45FHX YXR45FSPX AJ32Y-001001 ~ 001598 AJ30Y-000501 ~ 000897 AJ34Y-000201 ~ 000794 2008 Rhino 700FI YXR70FX YXR70FDUX YXR70FHX YXR70FSEPX/FSP2X YXR70FSPX AM16Y-000101 ~ 003000 AM20Y-000101 ~ 000700 AM18Y-000101 ~ 000800 AM23Y-000101 ~ 001000 AM21Y-000101 ~ 001200 The Primary Identification Number is stamped on the driver’s side rear tire frame rail. Sold by: Yamaha dealers nationwide from October 2007 through March 2008 for between $8,300 and $12,000. Assembled in: United States Remedy: 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. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Yamaha at (800) 962-7926 anytime, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.yamaha-motor.com [Learn More]