CPSC recall 16-738, announced April 13, 2016, covers Yamaha Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles (about 7,000 units). Water can get into the throttle cable and if it freezes during cold weather, the ice can prevent the throttle from returning to idle. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility vehicles 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: YXZ1000R.
Which products are included?
This recall involves model year 2016 YXZ1000R and YXZ1000R SE Side-by-Side utility vehicles sold in four colors: orange and black, blue and white, silver and red, and yellow and white. The model name (YXZ…) and "1000" is displayed in a graphic on both the left and right side of the vehicle. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is stamped on the frame near the driver's side rear wheel. The letter G in the 10th position of the VIN number indicates that the unit was made in the 2016 model year.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Water can get into the throttle cable and if it freezes during cold weather, the ice can prevent the throttle from returning to idle. This can cause the rider to lose control, posing crash and injury hazards.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility 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
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles
- Recall number
- 16-738
- Units
- About 7,000
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Yamaha side-by-side dealers nationwide from September 2015 to February 2016 for between $19,800 and $21,600.
- Distributor
- Yamaha Motor Corporation USA, of Cypress, Calif.
Yamaha Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles
CPSC product type: Recreational Vehicles (Unlicensed)
Recall contact information
Yamaha at 800-962-7926 anytime or online at www.yamahamotorsports.com and click on "CPSC Alerts" for more information.
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