Yamaha Recalls SRViper Snowmobiles Due to Injury, Death Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 15737 · Jun 30, 2015 · Yamaha
200
units affected
200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15737
- Date
- Jun 30, 2015
- Company
- Yamaha
- Units affected
- 200
- Product
- Yamaha SRViper snowmobiles
- Product type
- Snowmobiles
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
This recall involves the 2015 SRViper L-TX (Model name SR10LSFO) and the 2015 SRViper M-TX 162 LE (Model name SR10M62LFO) snowmobiles. The recalled snowmobiles are blue and orange. The model name is on the left and right side of the fuel tank cowling. SRViper and Yamaha are printed on the side of the snowmobiles. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is stamped on the frame (tunnel) near the right foot well. The letter F in the 10th position of the VIN indicates that the unit was made in the 2015 model year.
What can happen
The brake line and its components can come in contact with the clutch causing the brakes to fail, posing a risk of injury or death.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact their local Yamaha dealer to schedule a free repair. Yamaha is contacting all registered owners directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Yamaha snowmobile dealers nationwide from February 2015 through April 2015 for between $13,000 and $14,100.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled yamaha srviper snowmobiles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact their local Yamaha dealer to schedule a free repair. Yamaha is contacting all registered owners directly.
What is the hazard?
The brake line and its components can come in contact with the clutch causing the brakes to fail, posing a risk of injury or death.
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.