CPSC recall 15-737, announced June 30, 2015, covers Yamaha SRViper snowmobiles (about 200 units). The brake line and its components can come in contact with the clutch causing the brakes to fail, posing a risk of injury or death. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact their local Yamaha dealer to schedule a free repair. Recall contact: call (800) 962-7926, or go to www.yamahamotorsports.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: SR10LSFO, SR10M62LFO.
Which products are included?
This recall involves the 2015 SRViper L-TX (Model name SR10LSFO) and the 2015 SRViper M-TX 162 LE (Model name SR10M62LFO) snowmobiles. The recalled snowmobiles are blue and orange. The model name is on the left and right side of the fuel tank cowling. SRViper and Yamaha are printed on the side of the snowmobiles. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is stamped on the frame (tunnel) near the right foot well. The letter F in the 10th position of the VIN indicates that the unit was made in the 2015 model year.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The brake line and its components can come in contact with the clutch causing the brakes to fail, posing a risk of injury or death.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles 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, U.S.A., of Cypress, Calif.
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles
- Recall number
- 15-737
- Units
- About 200
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Yamaha snowmobile dealers nationwide from February 2015 through April 2015 for between $13,000 and $14,100.
Yamaha SRViper snowmobiles
CPSC product type: Snowmobiles
Recall contact information
Yamaha at (800) 962-7926 anytime or online at www.yamahamotorsports.com and click on "CPSC Alerts" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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