Yamaha Recalls ATVs Due to Crash Hazard
Recall 10733 · Apr 29, 2010 · Yamaha
20,000
units affected
20,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10733
- Date
- Apr 29, 2010
- Company
- Yamaha
- Units affected
- 20,000
- Product
- Yamaha All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- Product type
- All Terrain Vehicles (ATV)
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
This recall involves the non-power steering models. Model names can be found on both the right and left hand side of the unit on the side panel.The following model numbers are affected by this recall: Model Year Model Name Model Number 2009 Grizzly 550 YFM550FGHY 2009 Grizzly 550 YFM550FGY 2010 Grizzly 550 FM550FGHZ 2010 Grizzly 550 YFM550FGZ Model Year Model Name Model Number 2008 Grizzly 700 YFM700FGHX 2008 Grizzly 700 YFM700FGX 2009 Grizzly 700 YFM700FGHY 2009 Grizzly 700 YFM700FGY 2010 Grizzly 700 YFM700FGHZ 2010 Grizzly 700 YFM700FGZ
What can happen
The steering column support assembly can crack and cause the rider to lose steering control, posing a risk of injury or death to riders.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact their local Yamaha dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners were sent direct mail notification of the recall.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Yamaha has received 19 reports of incidents involving the recalled ATVs. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Yamaha dealers nationwide from October 2007 through March 2010 for between $7,000 and $9,500.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled yamaha all-terrain vehicles (atvs)?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact their local Yamaha dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners were sent direct mail notification of the recall.
What is the hazard?
The steering column support assembly can crack and cause the rider to lose steering control, posing a risk of injury or death to riders.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.