Yamaha Recalls Viking Off-Road Side-by-Side Vehicles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards

Yamaha Viking Off-Road Side-by-Side vehicles

Date of Recall
2022-09-29

CPSC Release Number
22-781

Manufactured In
United States

Units
About 330

Manufacturer
Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corp. of America, of Newnan, Georgia

Sold By
Authorized Yamaha Side-by-Side dealers nationwide from March 2022 through August 2022 for between $14,000 and $14,700.

Problem/Hazard
Improperly installed rear brake lines can cause brake fluid to leak and reduce vehicle control, posing crash and injury hazards.

Injuries/Incidents
The firm has received four reports of incidents of the brake pipe making contact with the drive shaft causing brake fluid to leak. No injuries or accidents have been reported.

Description

This recall involves Model Year 2022 Yamaha Viking Off-Road Side-by-Side three passenger vehicles with model numbers YXM70VPANG/PHNH and YXM70VPRNC (Viking Ranch Edition). The recalled side-by-side vehicles were sold in Copper Metallic, Hunter Green and Tactical Green colors. The model name is printed on the right and left sides of the vehicle body. The model number is located on top of the airbox. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) can be found on the vehicle frame behind the left rear wheel. The VIN number ranges for recalled Yamaha Viking Off-Road Side-by-Side include the following:

MY

Model

VIN Start

VIN End

2022

YXM70VPANG

***********101648

***********101847

2022

YXM70VPHNH

***********101103

***********101122

2022

YXM70VPRNC (Viking Ranch Edition)

***********101455

***********101634

Remedy
Repair

Recall Comments

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