Yamaha 2005 Motorcycle Recalls

September 20, 2009

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     YAMAHA / FJR1300     2005
     YAMAHA / FZS600     2005
     YAMAHA / YZF-R1     2005
Manufacturer: YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA Mfr’s Report Date: SEP 15, 2009

CPSC Reminder To Yamaha Rhino Riders To Stay Safe This Summer

August 6, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. – SUMMER IS HERE AND THAT MEANS OFF-ROAD RIDING IS IN HIGH SEASON IN MANY COMMUNITIES. AS SIDE-BY-SIDE RECREATIONAL OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLES (ROVS) CONTINUE TO GAIN IN POPULARITY, SO DOES THE NUMBER OF REPORTS TO THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION OF INJURIES AND DEATHS INVOLVING THESE VEHICLES. EVEN THOUGH ROVS HAVE A ROLL CAGE AND SEAT BELTS, CPSC URGES ALL RIDERS AND PASSENGERS TO REMAIN VIGILANT ABOUT SAFETY BEFORE HITTING THE TRAILS AND WHILE OFF-ROADING.

Bush Hog Recalls Off-Road Utility Vehicles: Frozen Throttle Cables

April 16, 2009

bush-hog-recallBush Hog has announced a recall of their Off-Road Utility Vehicles, the TH4400 Trail Hand and the 4430 4X4 after reports of frozen throttle cables, which can cause the engine not to return to idle speed when a driver takes their foot off of the gas pedal. This could cause the driver to lose control of the Bush Hog utility vehicle.

Yamaha Motor Corp. Offers Free Repair For 450 and 660 Model Rhino Vehicles

April 1, 2009

YAMAHA MOTOR CORP. U.S.A., OF CYPRESS, CALIF., IS ANNOUNCING A FREE REPAIR PROGRAM TO ADDRESS SAFETY ISSUES WITH ALL RHINO 450, 660, AND 700 MODEL OFF-HIGHWAY RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. YAMAHA HAS ALSO AGREED TO VOLUNTARILY SUSPEND SALE OF THESE MODELS IMMEDIATELY UNTIL REPAIRED. CONSUMERS SHOULD IMMEDIATELY STOP USING THESE POPULAR RECREATIONAL VEHICLES UNTIL THE REPAIR IS INSTALLED BY A DEALER.

Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by MM Compound Due to Strangulation Hazard

March 26, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. – THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION, IN COOPERATION WITH THE FIRM NAMED BELOW, TODAY ANNOUNCED A VOLUNTARY RECALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONSUMER PRODUCT. CONSUMERS SHOULD STOP USING RECALLED PRODUCTS IMMEDIATELY UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.

NAME OF PRODUCT: HOODED FLEECE SWEATSHIRTS

UNITS: ABOUT 2,200

Yamaha FJR1300 Motorcycles Recalled

January 15, 2009

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     YAMAHA / FJR1300     2006-2009
Manufacturer: YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA Mfr’s Report Date: JAN 06, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V002000 EA08025 NHTSA Action Number: EA08025
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

Yamaha XC50, XF50 2007 Motorcycles Recalled

September 20, 2008

Make / Models :         Model/Build Years:    
     YAMAHA / XC50     2007
     YAMAHA / XF50     2007
Manufacturer : YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA Mfr’s Report Date : SEP 09, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V461000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Yamaha Rhino ATV Rollover Problems Persist

August 7, 2008

Recalled Yamaha RhinosSince it was introduced in 2003, the Yamaha Rhino ATV has been associated with a number of rollovers and accidents where riders suffered debilitating fractures when their arms and legs were trapped under the weight of the vehicle. Although aftermarket doors and additional passenger side hand-holds were offered free of charge last summer, Yamaha still has not issued a Rhino recall to add the safety features, and no substantial design changes have been made to address the instability issues.

Yamaha Rhino Recall: Side-by-Side RUV Rollovers

May 31, 2008

Yamaha has sent direct mail notifications to owners of the recalled Rhino side-by-side recreational utility vehicle (RUV). However, some people who have changed addresses or purchased a used Yamaha Rhino may still not be aware of this potentially dangerous recall.

Yamaha CP250, YP400 2005-2007 Motorcycles

May 1, 2008

Make / Models :         Model/Build Years:    
     YAMAHA / CP250     2006-2007
     YAMAHA / YP400     2005-2007
Manufacturer : YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA Mfr’s Report Date : APR 17, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V180000 PE08018 NHTSA Action Number: PE08018

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

March 25, 2008

For an update on the Yamaha Rhino Recall Click Here.

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

ATV Injury – New Possible Injuries on Honda ATVs

January 9, 2008

CPSC Says "Enough is Enough" to ATV Manufacturers

January 4, 2006

Due to the recent explosion of ATV 4-Wheeler recalls, the Consumer Product Safety Comission ( CPSC ) has decided to issue an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking ( ANPR ) pertaining to all-terrain vehicles.

Read the proposal in PDF Format at the CPSC Website Here.

Yamaha Bruin 4-Wheeler Recall

ATV Recall Bonanza – Recalled Honda 4-Wheelers

December 24, 2005

They just don’t make ‘em like they used to. This is the fourth ATV recall we have posted about this month, each from different manufacturers.

This time Honda has recalled about 24,000 of their TRX 400EX Four-Wheelers because of a transmission problem that could allow the rider to downshift from 1st gear into reverse without using the reverse lockout lever.

CPSC Recalls Almost 20,000 Suzuki King Quad ATV 4-Wheelers

November 19, 2005

Recalled King Quad Suzuki 4-Wheeler ATV
November 17, 2005
This is for SUZUKI 4-Wheeler Recalls. To see YAMAHA ATV Recalls, Click HERE.

Name of Product: Suzuki 2005 model year LT-A700XK5 King Quad ATVs

The Consumer Product Safety Commision (CPSC) and the , American Suzuki Motor Corporation Announce The Recall of 2005 King Quad All-Terrain Vehicles ( 4-Wheelers ).

Yamaha Recalls Nearly 70,000 05 & 06 Four-Wheelrs – ATVs

November 11, 2005

Yamaha, in cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), has recalled about 70,000 2005 and 2006 model four-wheelers / ATVs because of a problem with the tie-rod ends. This defect may may cause steering problems.