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Yamaha Recalls Big Bear ATVs Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

Recalled July 2, 2013 · CPSC recall 13741 · Yamaha

Hazard

The front shock absorber can break apart and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle, posing a crash hazard.

Remedy

Repair

Units

About 100

Incidents / injuries

Yamaha is aware of 14 incidents of the front shocks braking apart. No injuries have been reported.

Description

The recalled vehicles are four-wheeled 2012 Yamaha Big Bear 400 ATVs. The model numbers YFM40FBBGR, YFM40FBBL and YFM40FGBGR can be found on the left and right side panels of the unit. The ATVs are blue, green or camouflage and have black gear racks on the front and back. The words Yamaha Big Bear can be found on both sides of the ATV and the fuel tank. The VIN number is stamped on the frame just behind the front left wheel. The letter "C" in the 10th position of the VIN indicates the ATV was made in 2012.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact their local Yamaha dealer to schedule a free repair. Yamaha is contacting its registered owners directly.

Contact

Yamaha at (800) 962-7926 anytime or online at www.yamahamotorsports.com and under the Outdoors tab click on Parts and Service, and then click Factory Modification Campaigns and select the Big Bear 400.

Product

Yamaha All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)

Distributed by

Yamaha Motor Corporation USA, of Cypress, Calif.

Retailers

Yamaha ATV dealers nationwide from August 2012 to May 2013 for between $6,500 and $7,000.

Made in

United States

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