Yamaha Recalls Big Bear ATVs Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 13741 · Jul 2, 2013 · Yamaha
100
units affected
100
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13741
- Date
- Jul 2, 2013
- Company
- Yamaha
- Units affected
- 100
- Product
- Yamaha All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- Product type
- All Terrain Vehicles (ATV)
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
The recalled vehicles are four-wheeled 2012 Yamaha Big Bear 400 ATVs. The model numbers YFM40FBBGR, YFM40FBBL and YFM40FGBGR can be found on the left and right side panels of the unit. The ATVs are blue, green or camouflage and have black gear racks on the front and back. The words Yamaha Big Bear can be found on both sides of the ATV and the fuel tank. The VIN number is stamped on the frame just behind the front left wheel. The letter "C" in the 10th position of the VIN indicates the ATV was made in 2012.
What can happen
The front shock absorber can break apart and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle, posing a crash hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact their local Yamaha dealer to schedule a free repair. Yamaha is contacting its registered owners directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Yamaha is aware of 14 incidents of the front shocks braking apart. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Yamaha ATV dealers nationwide from August 2012 to May 2013 for between $6,500 and $7,000.
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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. Yamaha is contacting its registered owners directly.
What is the hazard?
The front shock absorber can break apart and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle, posing a crash hazard.
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.