Yamaha Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 18761 · Aug 22, 2018 · Yamaha
120
units affected
120
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18761
- Date
- Aug 22, 2018
- Company
- Yamaha
- Units affected
- 120
- Product
- Yamaha SRVenture DX snowmobiles
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves 2018 model SRVenture DX (SRT1NJ) snowmobiles. The recalled snowmobiles were sold in a gray and blue color and have a vehicle identification number (VIN) between 4UF8MU107JT000101 and 4UF8MU106JT000364. The model name can be found on the left and right sides of the front cowling. The vehicle identification number (VIN) and the model name/code are stamped on the frame (tunnel) near the right foot well of the snowmobile.
What can happen
The passenger handgrips can come loose during operation of the snowmobile, increasing the risk that the passenger could lose balance and fall, resulting in severe injury.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact a Yamaha snowmobile dealer to schedule a free repair. Yamaha is contacting all registered owners directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Exclusively at Yamaha snowmobile dealers nationwide from October 2017 through June 2018 for about $14,600.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled yamaha srventure dx snowmobiles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact a Yamaha snowmobile dealer to schedule a free repair. Yamaha is contacting all registered owners directly.
What is the hazard?
The passenger handgrips can come loose during operation of the snowmobile, increasing the risk that the passenger could lose balance and fall, resulting in severe injury.
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.