CPSC, Yamaha Motor Corp. U.S.A. Announce Recall to Inspect and Repair ATVs
CPSC recall 02210 · announced July 24, 2002 · Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.s.a · 14,000 units affected
The product
These 1997 and 1998 model year ATVs have "350 Electric" written on both sides of the bodywork. The ATVs are either red and white, or gray and blue. The recalled ATVs have the following names and vehicle identification numbers (VINs). The VINs are stamped into the vehicle frames between the front and rear wheels. Model Year and Name VIN Range 1997 Warrior all 1998 Warrior JY43GDW09WA199820 to JY43GDW00WA 207657 1998 Warrior JY4AH01Y9WA000002 to JY4AH01Y5WA000241
The hazard
A mounting-bracket weld on the rear hub can come loose, resulting in rear brake failure and possible injury to operators.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately and call their local Yamaha ATV dealer to schedule a free appointment to have their units inspected, and repaired if needed. Notification is being sent to registered owners of these vehicles directly by Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Yamaha has received reports of weld problems with the mounting brackets. Two of these reports resulted in the ATVs losing their rear brakes. One user suffered a hairline wrist fracture.
Sold at: Yamaha dealers sold these ATVs nationwide, from August 1996 through December 1997, for about $5,000.
Consumer contact: To locate a dealer or for more information, consumers should call (800) 88-YAMAHA anytime or visit the firm's web site at www.yamaha-motor.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.