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Yamaha Recalls ATVs Due to Crash Hazard

Recalled April 29, 2010 · CPSC recall 10733 · Yamaha

Grizzly 550Grizzly 700
Hazard
The steering column support assembly can crack and cause the rider to lose steering control, posing a risk of injury or death to riders.
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 20,000
Incidents / injuries
Yamaha has received 19 reports of incidents involving the recalled ATVs. No injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves the non-power steering models. Model names can be found on both the right and left hand side of the unit on the side panel.The following model numbers are affected by this recall: Model Year Model Name Model Number 2009 Grizzly 550 YFM550FGHY 2009 Grizzly 550 YFM550FGY 2010 Grizzly 550 FM550FGHZ 2010 Grizzly 550 YFM550FGZ Model Year Model Name Model Number 2008 Grizzly 700 YFM700FGHX 2008 Grizzly 700 YFM700FGX 2009 Grizzly 700 YFM700FGHY 2009 Grizzly 700 YFM700FGY 2010 Grizzly 700 YFM700FGHZ 2010 Grizzly 700 YFM700FGZ

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact their local Yamaha dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners were sent direct mail notification of the recall.

Contact

For additional information, contact Yamaha at (800) 962-7926 any time or visit the company's website at www.yamaha-motor.com

Product
Yamaha All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Manufacturer(s)
Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A., of Cypress, Calif.
Retailers
Yamaha dealers nationwide from October 2007 through March 2010 for between $7,000 and $9,500.
Made in
Japan

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →