CPSC recall 17-727, announced January 12, 2017, covers Yamaha Motor Snowmobiles with aftermarket turbochargers (about 400 units). The turbocharger overboost can cause severe engine damage, posing crash and fire hazards to the user. The notice cites 40 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact a 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
The vehicle identification number (VIN) and the model number are stamped on the frame (tunnel) near the right foot-well.
Which products are included?
Read the full CPSC product description and restrictions
This recall involves Yamaha model year 2016 SR10 "SRViper" snowmobiles that are equipped with a dealer-installed Mountain Performance Inc. (MPI) Turbo Kit sold by Yamaha. The recalled snowmobiles were sold in several colors. The model name is printed on the left and right side of the front cowling. The vehicle identification number (VIN) and the model number are stamped on the frame (tunnel) near the right foot-well. The letter G in the 10th position of the VIN number indicates that the unit was made in the 2016 model year. Model Model Number Colors SRViper R-TX DX SR10RDGB, SR10RDGR Blue, Red/Black SRViper R-TX SE SR10RSGL, SR10RSGR Blue, Red/White SRViper R-TX LE SR10RLGL, SR10RLGW Blue, Red/White SRViper L-TX DX SR10LDGB, SR10LDGR Black/Red, Black SRViper L-TX SE SR10LSGL, SR10LSGR Blue, Red/White SRViper L-TX LE SR10LLGW Blue, White/Red SRViper S-TX DX 137 SR10SD37GR Black/Red SRViper S-TX DX 146 SR10SD46GB Black SRViper X-TX SE SR10XSGL, SR10XSGR Blue, Red/White SRViper X-TX LE SR10XLGL, SR10XLGW White/Blue, White/Red SRViper M-TX 141 SE SR10MS41GL, SR10MS41GR Blue, Red/White SRViper M-TX 153 SR10M53GB, SR10M53GR Black, Red/White SRViper M-TX 153 SE SR10MS53GL, SR10MS53GR Blue, Red/White SRViper M-TX 153 LE SR10ML53GL, SR10ML53GW Blue, White/Red SRViper M-TX 162 SR10M62GB, SR10M62GR Black, Red/Black SRViper M-TX 162 SE SR10MS62GL, SR10MS62GR Blue, Red/White SRViper M-TX 162 LE SR10ML62GL, SR10ML62GW Blue, White/Red
Why it was recalled
The turbocharger overboost can cause severe engine damage, posing crash and fire hazards to the user.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 40 reports of engine damage due to the turbocharge overboost. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact a 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
- 17-727
- Units
- About 400
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Yamaha snowmobile dealers nationwide from August 2015 through April 2016 for between $12,800 and $14,100. The Mountain Performance Inc. (MPI) Turbo Kits were sold as an after-market accessory at Yamaha snowmobile dealers nationwide from March 2015 through September 2016 for about $3,300.
- Distributor
- Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A., of Cypress, Calif.
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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