Announcement by the Consumer Product Safety Commission

March 25, 2008

Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A. Recalls Rhino Side-by-Side Vehicles Due to Risk of Brake Failure

The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission). Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.

 

Name of Product: Model Year 2008 Rhino YXR450 and YXR700 Side-by-Side Vehicles

 

Units: About 7,800

 

Distributor: Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A., of Cypress, Calif.

 

Manufacturer: Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corp. of America, of Newnan, Ga.

 

Hazard: 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/Injuries: None reported

 

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	YXR45FX YXR45FHX YXR45FSPX	AJ32Y-001001 ~ 001598 AJ30Y-000501 ~ 000897 AJ34Y-000201 ~ 000794
2008 Rhino 700FI	YXR70FX YXR70FDUX YXR70FHX YXR70FSEPX/FSP2X YXR70FSPX	AM16Y�000101 ~ 003000 AM20Y-000101 ~ 000700 AM18Y-000101 ~ 000800 AM23Y-000101 ~ 001000 AM21Y-000101 ~ 001200

 

The Primary Identification Number is stamped on the driver’s side rear tire frame rail.

 

Sold by: Yamaha dealers nationwide from October 2007 through March 2008 for between $8,300 and $12,000.

 

Assembled in: United States

 

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.

 

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Yamaha at (800) 962-7926 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.yamaha-motor.com.