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Yamaha Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Loss of Steering Control

Recalled January 27, 2010 · CPSC recall 10719 · Yamaha

Hazard

A bolt in the right front A arm can loosen in the suspension/steering system, resulting in the sudden loss of steering control. This poses a risk of injury or death to riders.

Remedy

Repair

Units

About 2,500

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

The recall involves the 2009 FX10 snowmobiles. The following models are affected by this recall: Model Name Model Number FX Nytro FX10Y FX Nytro XTX FX10XTY FX Nytro RTX FX10RTRY FX Nytro MTX FX10MTRY FX Nytro RTX SE FX10RTRSY

What to do

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

Contact

For additional information and to locate a Yamaha snowmobile dealer, contact Yamaha at (800) 962-7926 any time or visit the firm's Web site at www.yamaha-motor.com

Product

2009 Model Year FX10 Snowmobiles

Distributed by

Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A., of Cypress, Calif.

Retailers

Yamaha dealers nationwide from June 2008 through January 2010 for between $10,000 and $11,000.

Made in

Japan

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