Yamaha Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Risk of Injury and Death from Steering Problem
CPSC recall 08505 · announced October 16, 2007 · Yamaha Motor Corporation U.s.a · 5,700 units affected
The product
This recall involves all model year 2007 PZ50 snowmobiles, including PZ50W (Phazer), PZ50FXW (Phazer FX), PZ50GTW (Phazer GT), PZ50MW (Phazer Mountain Lite), and PZ50VTW (Venture Lite) model snowmobiles.
The hazard
Snow and ice stuck around the steering idler arm can cause a loss of steering ability, posing a risk of injury and death to drivers and passengers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact an authorized Yamaha snowmobile dealer in their area to schedule a free repair. Registered owners were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Yamaha dealers nationwide from June 2006 through September 2007 for between $7,000 and $8,000.
Consumer contact: For additional information and to locate a Yamaha snowmobile dealer, contact Yamaha at (800) 962-7926, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 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.