CPSC recall 22-753, announced June 30, 2022, covers Yamaha Motor Model Year 2021 and 2022 Kodiak 700 All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) (about 3,500 units). The vehicles are missing the "Maximum Loading Limit" label which can cause loads and tongue weights that are too heavy for the vehicle's trailer towing and hitch, posing a crash and injury hazards due to the excessive weight. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact Yamaha to receive a trailer towing and hitch weight label. Recall contact: call 800-962-7926, or go to www.yamahamotorsports.com/motorsports/pages/cpsc-recalls.
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Affected model numbers
This recall involves model years 2021 and 2022 Kodiak 700 ATVs, model number YWF700 FWB.
Which products are included?
This recall involves model years 2021 and 2022 Kodiak 700 ATVs, model number YWF700 FWB. The single passenger vehicles were sold in green and orange, beige, green and black color combinations. KODIAK 700 is printed on the sides of the vehicle and the model number under the seat near the air cleaner.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The vehicles are missing the "Maximum Loading Limit" label which can cause loads and tongue weights that are too heavy for the vehicle's trailer towing and hitch, posing a crash and injury hazards due to the excessive weight.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact Yamaha to receive a trailer towing and hitch weight label. Yamaha is mailing the label with application instructions directly to consumers. Consumer can also contact an authorized Yamaha ATV dealer to schedule free label application. Yamaha is contacting all registered owners directly.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Yamaha Motor
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles
- Recall number
- 22-753
- Units
- About 3,500
- Manufactured in
- Japan
- Sold at / sales period
- Yamaha dealers nationwide from October 2020 through April 2022 for between $10,500 and $11,500.
- Importer
- Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A., of Cypress, California
Recall contact information
Yamaha at 800-962-7926 anytime, or online at https://www.yamahamotorsports.com/motorsports/pages/cpsc-recalls or www.Yamahamotorsports.com and click on "CPSC Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.
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