Frequently Asked Questions About the Yamaha Rhino Recall
Q: What model Rhinos are affected by the Yamaha Rhino recall?
A: Basically, all Yamaha Rhinos. All 450, 660 and 700 models are included in the Yamaha Rhino recall.
Q: Why was a recall of Yamaha Rhinos necessary?
A: The recalled Yamaha Rhinos are unsafe and easily roll over. Yamaha Rhino rollovers have caused deaths, amputations of limbs, and crushed arms and legs. The CPSC examined more than 50 incidents involving 46 deaths in model 450 and 660 Rhinos. The CPSC said in its Yamaha Rhino Recall press release: “Of the rollover-related deaths and hundreds of reported injuries, some of which were serious, many appear to involve turns at relatively low speeds and on level terrain.”
Q: What are Yamaha Rhino owners supposed to do now that there has been a recall of Yamaha Rhinos?
A: Immediately stop using the Yamaha Rhinos, says the CPSC. You can take your Rhino to a Yamaha dealer for free repairs. Once these repairs have been made to their vehicles, Rhino users should always wear their helmet and seatbelt and follow the safety instructions and warnings in the on-product labels, owner’s manuals and other safety materials. The Rhino is only recommended for operators 16 and older with a valid driver’s license. All passengers must be tall enough to place both feet on the floorboard with their back against the seat back.
Q: What repairs will be made to my Yamaha Rhino?
A: Yamaha’s repairs includes the installation of a spacer on the rear wheels as well as the removal of the rear anti-sway bar to help reduce the chance of rollover and improve vehicle handling. The Yamaha Rhino dealer will also install half doors and additional passenger handholds where these features have not been previously installed to help keep occupants’ arms and legs inside the vehicle during a Rhino rollover.
Q: Will Yamaha continuing selling Rhinos?
A: Yamaha has agreed to voluntarily suspend sale of Rhinos immediately until they are repaired.
Q: What about people who were killed or injured in Yamaha Rhino rollovers? Does the Yamaha Rhino recall provide any compensation for them?
A: No, the Yamaha Rhino recall does not deal with the issue of compensation for people who were injured or lost a family member in a Rhino rollover. People who were injured or lost a family member in a Rhino rollover will need to retain an attorney to help them collect compensation from Yamaha.
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