Yamaha Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Risk of Injury and Death from Steering Problem
Recall 08505 · Oct 16, 2007 · Yamaha
5,700
units affected
5,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08505
- Date
- Oct 16, 2007
- Company
- Yamaha
- Units affected
- 5,700
- Product
- 2007 Model Year PZ50 Snowmobiles
- Product type
- Snowmobiles
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
This recall involves all model year 2007 PZ50 snowmobiles, including PZ50W (Phazer), PZ50FXW (Phazer FX), PZ50GTW (Phazer GT), PZ50MW (Phazer Mountain Lite), and PZ50VTW (Venture Lite) model snowmobiles.
What can happen
Snow and ice stuck around the steering idler arm can cause a loss of steering ability, posing a risk of injury and death to drivers and passengers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact an authorized Yamaha snowmobile dealer in their area to schedule a free repair. Registered owners were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Yamaha dealers nationwide from June 2006 through September 2007 for between $7,000 and $8,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 2007 model year pz50 snowmobiles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact an authorized Yamaha snowmobile dealer in their area to schedule a free repair. Registered owners were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
What is the hazard?
Snow and ice stuck around the steering idler arm can cause a loss of steering ability, posing a risk of injury and death to drivers and passengers.
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.