Yamaha Recalls Kodiak All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) Due to Crash and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)
Recall 22753 · Jun 30, 2022 · Yamaha
3,500
units affected
3,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 22753
- Date
- Jun 30, 2022
- Company
- Yamaha
- Units affected
- 3,500
- Product
- Model Year 2021 and 2022 Kodiak 700 All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- Remedy
- new instructions
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
This recall involves model years 2021 and 2022 Kodiak 700 ATVs, model number YWF700 FWB. The single passenger vehicles were sold in green and orange, beige, green and black color combinations. KODIAK 700 is printed on the sides of the vehicle and the model number under the seat near the air cleaner.
What can happen
The vehicles are missing the "Maximum Loading Limit" label which can cause loads and tongue weights that are too heavy for the vehicle's trailer towing and hitch, posing a crash and injury hazards due to the excessive weight.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact Yamaha to receive a trailer towing and hitch weight label. Yamaha is mailing the label with application instructions directly to consumers. Consumer can also contact an authorized Yamaha ATV dealer to schedule free label application. Yamaha is contacting all registered owners directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Yamaha dealers nationwide from October 2020 through April 2022 for between $10,500 and $11,500.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled model year 2021 and 2022 kodiak 700 all-terrain vehicles (atvs)?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact Yamaha to receive a trailer towing and hitch weight label. Yamaha is mailing the label with application instructions directly to consumers. Consumer can also contact an authorized Yamaha ATV dealer to schedule free label application. Yamaha is.
What is the hazard?
The vehicles are missing the "Maximum Loading Limit" label which can cause loads and tongue weights that are too heavy for the vehicle's trailer towing and hitch, posing a crash and injury hazards due to the excessive weight.
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.