CPSC recall 10-719, announced January 27, 2010, covers Yamaha Motor 2009 Model Year FX10 Snowmobiles (about 2,500 units). A bolt in the right front A arm can loosen in the suspension/steering system, resulting in the sudden loss of steering control. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact an authorized Yamaha 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.
The following models are affected by this recall: Model Name Model Number FX Nytro FX10Y FX Nytro XTX FX10XTY FX Nytro RTX FX10RTRY FX Nytro MTX FX10MTRY FX Nytro RTX SE FX10RTRSY
Which products are included?
The recall involves the 2009 FX10 snowmobiles. The following models are affected by this recall: Model Name Model Number FX Nytro FX10Y FX Nytro XTX FX10XTY FX Nytro RTX FX10RTRY FX Nytro MTX FX10MTRY FX Nytro RTX SE FX10RTRSY
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
A bolt in the right front A arm can loosen in the suspension/steering system, resulting in the sudden loss of steering control. This poses a risk of injury or death to riders.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact an authorized Yamaha dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Yamaha Motor
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles
- Recall number
- 10-719
- Units
- About 2,500
- Manufactured in
- Japan
- Sold at / sales period
- Yamaha dealers nationwide from June 2008 through January 2010 for between $10,000 and $11,000.
- Distributor
- Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A., of Cypress, Calif.
2009 Model Year FX10 Snowmobiles
CPSC product type: Snowmobiles
Recall contact information
For additional information and to locate a Yamaha snowmobile dealer, contact Yamaha at (800) 962-7926 any time or visit the firm's Web site at www.yamaha-motor.com
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