Yamaha is recalling the following Grizzly ATV models due to a problem with the steering column that could cause the rider to lose control and crash these four-wheeler ATVs.
NAME OF PRODUCT: YAMAHA ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES (ATVS)
UNITS: ABOUT 20,000
MANUFACTURER: YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION U.S.A., OF CYPRESS, CALIF.
HAZARD: THE STEERING COLUMN SUPPORT ASSEMBLY CAN CRACK AND CAUSE THE RIDER TO LOSE STEERING CONTROL, POSING A RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH TO RIDERS.
INCIDENTS/INJURIES: YAMAHA HAS RECEIVED 19 REPORTS OF INCIDENTS INVOLVING THE RECALLED ATVS. NO INJURIES HAVE BEEN REPORTED.
DESCRIPTION: THIS RECALL INVOLVES THE NON-POWER STEERING MODELS. MODEL NAMES CAN BE FOUND ON BOTH THE RIGHT AND LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE UNIT ON THE SIDE PANEL.THE FOLLOWING MODEL NUMBERS ARE AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL:
| MODEL YEAR | MODEL NAME | MODEL NUMBER |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | GRIZZLY 550 | YFM550FGHY |
| 2009 | GRIZZLY 550 | YFM550FGY |
| 2010 | GRIZZLY 550 | YFM550FGHZ |
| 2010 | GRIZZLY 550 | YFM550FGZ |
| MODEL YEAR | MODEL NAME | MODEL NUMBER |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | GRIZZLY 700 | YFM700FGHX |
| 2008 | GRIZZLY 700 | YFM700FGX |
| 2009 | GRIZZLY 700 | YFM700FGHY |
| 2009 | GRIZZLY 700 | YFM700FGY |
| 2010 | GRIZZLY 700 | YFM700FGHZ |
| 2010 | GRIZZLY 700 | YFM700FGZ |
SOLD AT: YAMAHA DEALERS NATIONWIDE FROM OCTOBER 2007 THROUGH MARCH 2010 FOR BETWEEN $7,000 AND $9,500.
MANUFACTURED IN: JAPAN
REMEDY: CONSUMERS SHOULD IMMEDIATELY STOP USING THE RECALLED ATVS AND CONTACT THEIR LOCAL YAMAHA DEALER TO SCHEDULE A FREE REPAIR. REGISTERED OWNERS WERE SENT DIRECT MAIL NOTIFICATION OF THE RECALL.
CONSUMER CONTACT: FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CONTACT YAMAHA AT (800) 962-7926 ANY TIME OR VISIT THE COMPANY’S WEBSITE AT WWW.YAHAMA-MOTOR.COM
GRIZZLY 550 
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Have a 2009 Yamaha Grizzly 450, it now has 1023 miles on it. The conncting rod where it hooks to the piston broke and did $2300 worth of damage to the motor. Called Yamaha and was told by customer service that they could not help me in any way…”you should have bought the extended warranty”…It is a risk you take when you buy an ATV. I certainly will hurry to buy a Yamaha in the future.
i got a yamaha grizzly 550.it has 2500 mile and rod bearing went.they should have recalls for these.ill tell ever one not to buy yamaha