CPSC recall 08-552, announced March 25, 2008, covers Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Model Year 2008 Rhino YXR450 and YXR700 Side-by-Side Vehicles (about 7,800 units). The brake caliper on the left front wheel could have been made incorrectly, resulting in brake fluid leaking. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Rhinos and contact any authorized Yamaha Rhino dealer to schedule a free repair. Recall contact: call (800) 962-7926, or go to www.yamaha-motor.com.
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
Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: YXR450, YXR700, YXR45FX, AJ32Y-001001, YXR45FHX, AJ30Y-000501, YXR45FSPX, AJ34Y-000201, 700FI, YXR70FX, AM16Y-000101, YXR70FDUX, AM20Y-000101, YXR70FHX, AM18Y-000101, YXR70FSEPX/FSP2X, AM23Y-000101, YXR70FSPX, AM21Y-000101.
Which products are included?
This recall involves model year 2008 Rhino YXR450 and YXR700 Side-by-Side Vehicles as listed below: Make/Model Primary Identification Numbers 2008 Rhino 450 YXR45FX AJ32Y-001001 ~ 001598 YXR45FHX AJ30Y-000501 ~ 000897 YXR45FSPX AJ34Y-000201 ~ 000794 2008 Rhino 700FI YXR70FX AM16Y-000101 ~ 003000 YXR70FDUX AM20Y-000101 ~ 000700 YXR70FHX AM18Y-000101 ~ 000800 YXR70FSEPX/FSP2X AM23Y-000101 ~ 001000 YXR70FSPX AM21Y-000101 ~ 001200 The Primary Identification Number is stamped on the driver's side rear tire frame rail.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The brake caliper on the left front wheel could have been made incorrectly, resulting in brake fluid leaking. This can cause a loss of braking and control of the vehicle, posing a serious safety risk to the driver and passenger.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Rhinos and contact any authorized Yamaha Rhino dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corp. of America, of Newnan, Ga.
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles
- Recall number
- 08-552
- Units
- About 7,800
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Yamaha dealers nationwide from October 2007 through March 2008 for between $8,300 and $12,000.
- Distributor
- Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A., of Cypress, Calif.
Model Year 2008 Rhino YXR450 and YXR700 Side-by-Side Vehicles
CPSC product type: Utility, Off-Road Vehicles/Golf Carts
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Yamaha at (800) 962-7926 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.yamaha-motor.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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