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YFM550FGY

Is YFM550FGY recalled? Yes. Model number YFM550FGY is listed in CPSC recall 10-733: Yamaha All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), announced April 29, 2010. Remedy: repair.

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Recall 10-733, published April 29, 2010

Yamaha All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)

What to check on the product label

Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.

Affected model numbers

YFM550FGY
Additional identifying details

Model names can be found on both the right and left hand side of the unit on the side panel.The following model numbers are affected by this recall: Model Year Model Name Model Number 2009 Grizzly 550 YFM550FGHY 2009 Grizzly 550 YFM550FGY 2010 Grizzly 550 FM550FGHZ 2010 Grizzly 550 YFM550FGZ Model Year Model Name Model Number 2008 Grizzly 700 YFM700FGHX 2008 Grizzly 700 YFM700FGX 2009 Grizzly 700 YFM700FGHY 2009 Grizzly 700 YFM700FGY 2010 Grizzly 700 YFM700FGHZ 2010 Grizzly 700 YFM700FGZ

Which products are included?

This recall involves the non-power steering models. Model names can be found on both the right and left hand side of the unit on the side panel.The following model numbers are affected by this recall: Model Year Model Name Model Number 2009 Grizzly 550 YFM550FGHY 2009 Grizzly 550 YFM550FGY 2010 Grizzly 550 FM550FGHZ 2010 Grizzly 550 YFM550FGZ Model Year Model Name Model Number 2008 Grizzly 700 YFM700FGHX 2008 Grizzly 700 YFM700FGX 2009 Grizzly 700 YFM700FGHY 2009 Grizzly 700 YFM700FGY 2010 Grizzly 700 YFM700FGHZ 2010 Grizzly 700 YFM700FGZ

Confirm these details on the official CPSC notice

Why it was recalled

The steering column support assembly can crack and cause the rider to lose steering control, posing a risk of injury or death to riders.

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact their local Yamaha dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners were sent direct mail notification of the recall.

Remedy type: Repair

Recall published
April 29, 2010
Units
About 20,000
Sold at / sales period
Yamaha dealers nationwide from October 2007 through March 2010 for between $7,000 and $9,500.

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