Yamaha Recalls Viking Off-Road Side-by-Side Vehicles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)
Recall 22781 · Sep 29, 2022 · Yamaha
330
units affected
330
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 22781
- Date
- Sep 29, 2022
- Company
- Yamaha
- Units affected
- 330
- Product
- Yamaha Viking Off-Road Side-by-Side vehicles
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
This recall involves Model Year 2022 Yamaha Viking Off-Road Side-by-Side three passenger vehicles with model numbers YXM70VPANG/PHNH and YXM70VPRNC (Viking Ranch Edition). The recalled side-by-side vehicles were sold in Copper Metallic, Hunter Green and Tactical Green colors. The model name is printed on the right and left sides of the vehicle body. The model number is located on top of the airbox. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) can be found on the vehicle frame behind the left rear wheel. The VIN number ranges for recalled Yamaha Viking Off-Road Side-by-Side include the following: MY Model VIN Start VIN End 2022 YXM70VPANG ***********101648 ***********101847 2022 YXM70VPHNH ***********101103 ***********101122 2022 YXM70VPRNC (Viking Ranch Edition) ***********101455 ***********101634
What can happen
Improperly installed rear brake lines can cause brake fluid to leak and reduce vehicle control, posing crash and injury hazards.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A. for a free inspection and repair. Yamaha is contacting all registered owners directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received four reports of incidents of the brake pipe making contact with the drive shaft causing brake fluid to leak. No injuries or accidents have been reported.
- Sold at
- Authorized Yamaha Side-by-Side dealers nationwide from March 2022 through August 2022 for between $14,000 and $14,700.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled yamaha viking off-road side-by-side vehicles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A. for a free inspection and repair. Yamaha is contacting all registered owners directly.
What is the hazard?
Improperly installed rear brake lines can cause brake fluid to leak and reduce vehicle control, posing crash and injury hazards.
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.