Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A. Recalls Rhino Side-by-Side Vehicles Due to Risk of Brake Failure
Released: Tuesday, March 25, 2008 by CPSC
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A., of Cypress, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 7,800 Model Year 2008 Rhino YXR450 and YXR700 Side-by-Side Vehicles. The brake caliper on the left front wheel could have been made incorrectly, resulting in brake fluid leaking. This can cause a loss of braking and control of the vehicle, posing a serious safety risk to the driver and passenger.
Recall Details
Product
Model Year 2008 Rhino YXR450 and YXR700 Side-by-Side Vehicles
Description
This recall involves model year 2008 Rhino YXR450 and YXR700 Side-by-Side Vehicles as listed below:
| Make/Model | Primary Identification Numbers |
|---|
| 2008 Rhino 450 | YXR45FXYXR45FHXYXR45FSPX | AJ32Y-001001 ~ 001598AJ30Y-000501 ~ 000897AJ34Y-000201 ~ 000794 |
| 2008 Rhino 700FI | YXR70FXYXR70FDUXYXR70FHXYXR70FSEPX/FSP2XYXR70FSPX | AM16Y–000101 ~ 003000AM20Y-000101 ~ 000700AM18Y-000101 ~ 000800AM23Y-000101 ~ 001000AM21Y-000101 ~ 001200 |
Hazards
The brake caliper on the left front wheel could have been made incorrectly, resulting in brake fluid leaking. This can cause a loss of braking and control of the vehicle, posing a serious safety risk to the driver and passenger.
Incidents
None reported
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Rhinos and contact any authorized Yamaha Rhino dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
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