Camso Recalls Yeti SnowMX Conversion Kits Due to Crash Hazard

Yeti SnowMX conversion kits

Date of Recall

2020-04-09

CPSC Release Number

20-108

Manufactured In

Canada

Units

About 380

Sold By

Authorized Yeti SnowMX dealers from October 2017 through February 2020 for about $8,600.  

Problem/Hazard

The brakes on the snow bike can fail after the conversion kit has been installed, posing a crash hazard to the user.

Injuries/Incidents

 Camso has received 12 incidents of the brakes failing.  No injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves Yeti Snow MX kits used to convert dirt bike motorcycles into snow bikes for use in snow. The kit allows the replacement of the front wheel of a motorbike with a ski and rear suspension and wheels with a track system, and the addition of appropriate brakes with other components.  The Yeti Snow MX kits have a serial number starting with YE3XXXX or 964XXXX located under the unit. The Yeti logo is printed on the side of the product. The model names and numbers of the kits are as follows:

Model Year 2018: 
Yeti SnowMx 120 Sport SS 

Yeti SnowMx 129 Freeride SS 

Yeti SnowMx 120 Sport 

Yeti SnowMx 129 Freeride 

Yeti SnowMx 137 Mountain lite 

 

Model Year 2019:
Yeti SnowMx 120SS 

Yeti SnowMx 129SS 

Yeti SnowMx 129FR 

Yeti SnowMx 137MT 

 

Model Year 2020: 
Yeti SnowMx 120SS 

Remedy

Repair

Consumer Contact

Camso toll-free at 877-866-2275 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at yetisnowmx.ca and click on "news" and then "press room" for more information.

No comments have been posted.
Be the first to add a comment!