CPSC recall 10-733, announced April 29, 2010, covers Yamaha All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) (about 20,000 units). The steering column support assembly can crack and cause the rider to lose steering control, posing a risk of injury or death to riders. The notice cites 19 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact their local 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.
Affected model numbers
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 noticeWhy 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.
Incidents and injuries
Yamaha has received 19 reports of incidents involving the recalled ATVs. No injuries have been reported.
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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Yamaha Motor
- Manufacturer
- Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A., of Cypress, Calif.
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles
- Recall number
- 10-733
- Units
- About 20,000
- Manufactured in
- Japan
- Sold at / sales period
- Yamaha dealers nationwide from October 2007 through March 2010 for between $7,000 and $9,500.
Yamaha All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
CPSC product type: All Terrain Vehicles (ATV)
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Yamaha at (800) 962-7926 any time or visit the company's website at www.yamaha-motor.com
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