Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A. Recalls Rhino Side-by-Side Vehicles Due to Risk of Brake Failure

Model Year 2008 Rhino YXR450 and YXR700 Side-by-Side Vehicles

Date of Recall

2008-03-25

CPSC Release Number

08-552

Manufactured In

United States

Units

About 7,800

Distributor

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

Manufacturer

Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corp. of America, of Newnan, Ga.

Sold By

Yamaha dealers nationwide from October 2007 through March 2008 for between $8,300 and $12,000.

Problem/Hazard

The brake caliper on the left front wheel could have been made incorrectly, resulting in brake fluid leaking. This can cause a loss of braking and control of the vehicle, posing a serious safety risk to the driver and passenger.

Injuries/Incidents

None reported

Description

This recall involves model year 2008 Rhino YXR450 and YXR700 Side-by-Side Vehicles as listed below:

Make/Model		Primary Identification Numbers
2008 Rhino 450	YXR45FX YXR45FHX YXR45FSPX	AJ32Y-001001 ~ 001598 AJ30Y-000501 ~ 000897 AJ34Y-000201 ~ 000794
2008 Rhino 700FI	YXR70FX YXR70FDUX YXR70FHX YXR70FSEPX/FSP2X YXR70FSPX	AM16Y–000101 ~ 003000 AM20Y-000101 ~ 000700 AM18Y-000101 ~ 000800 AM23Y-000101 ~ 001000 AM21Y-000101 ~ 001200

Remedy

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

Consumer Contact

For additional information, contact Yamaha at (800) 962-7926 anytime, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.yamaha-motor.com

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