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MARCH 19, 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. 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

2008 Rhino 700FI

YXR45FX

YXR45FHX

YXR45FSPX

YXR70FX

YXR70FDUX

YXR70FHX

YXR70FSEPX/FSP2X

YXR70FSPX

AJ32Y-001001 ~ 001598

AJ30Y-000501 ~ 000897

AJ34Y-000201 ~ 000794

AM16Y–000101 ~ 003000

AM20Y-000101 ~ 000700

AM18Y-000101 ~ 000800

AM23Y-000101 ~ 001000

AM21Y-000101 ~ 001200

 

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