Yamaha Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 14751 · Sep 4, 2014 · Yamaha
2,520
units affected
2,520
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14751
- Date
- Sep 4, 2014
- Company
- Yamaha
- Units affected
- 2,520
- Product
- Yamaha snowmobiles
- Product type
- Snowmobiles
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves model year 2014 SR10R (SRViper), SR10RXS (SRViper RTX SE), SR10L (SRViper LTX), SR10LS (SRViper LTX SE) and SR10XS (SRViper XTX) snowmobiles and model year 2015 SR10LS (SRViper LTX SE) snowmobiles. They were sold in a variety of red, black, blue and white color combinations. The VIN number is stamped on the tunnel near the right side footrest. The letter E in the 10th position of the VIN number indicates that the unit was made in the 2014 model year, and a letter F in the 10th position indicates that the unit was made in the 2015 model year. The model number can be found on the lower left and right cowling just below the word "YAMAHA."
What can happen
Fuel hose joint can leak during operation, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact their local Yamaha dealer to schedule a free repair. Yamaha is contacting its customers directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- There have been four reports of fuel leakage. No injuries reported.
- Sold at
- Yamaha snowmobile dealers nationwide from October 2013 through August 2014 for about $12,000 to $14,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled yamaha snowmobiles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact their local Yamaha dealer to schedule a free repair. Yamaha is contacting its customers directly.
What is the hazard?
Fuel hose joint can leak during operation, posing a fire 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.