Yamaha Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Loss of Steering Control
CPSC recall 10719 · announced January 27, 2010 · Yamaha Motor Corporation U.s.a · 2,500 units affected
The product
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
The 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.
What to do (per CPSC)
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. Remedy type: Repair
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Yamaha dealers nationwide from June 2008 through January 2010 for between $10,000 and $11,000.
Consumer 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
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.