CPSC recall 15-727, announced April 14, 2015, covers Yamaha Viking VI (about 3,500 units). The rear wheels can loosen and cause the rear end of the vehicle to wobble or the rear wheels to come off and cause the vehicle to crash, resulting an injury or death hazard. Consumers should immediately stop using the vehicles 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
Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: YXC700DF, YXC700DHFH, YXC700PF, YXC700PHFH.
Which products are included?
This recall involves 2015 model YXC700DF (Viking VI), YXC700DHFH (Viking VI Hunter), YXC700PF (Viking VI EPS) and YXC700PHFH (Viking VI EPS Hunter) side x side vehicles. Model numbers can be found on the owner's manual. The letter F in the 10th position of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) indicates that the vehicle is 2015 model. The VIN is stamped on the frame behind the left rear wheel. The "Viking VI" model name is printed on the left side of the front hood. The vehicles come in Realtree (multicolor), hunter green, red and steel blue.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The rear wheels can loosen and cause the rear end of the vehicle to wobble or the rear wheels to come off and cause the vehicle to crash, resulting an injury or death hazard.
Incidents and injuries
No reported injuries
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the vehicles and contact their local Yamaha dealer to schedule a free repair. Yamaha is contacting all registered owners directly.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Yamaha Motor
- Manufacturer
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, of Cypress, Calif.
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles
- Recall number
- 15-727
- Units
- About 3,500
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Yamaha side x side dealerships nationwide from June 2014 through March 2015 for $12,800 to $14,600.
Yamaha Viking VI
CPSC product type: Utility Vehicles
Recall contact information
Yamaha at (800) 962-7926 anytime or go to www.yamaha-motor.com, click on "Outdoors" tab, and then click on "Recalls" in the Corporate Links menus.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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