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Product recall · CPSCJune 30, 2015Serious
Yamaha SRViper Snowmobiles
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The brake line and its components can come in contact with the clutch causing the brakes to fail, posing a risk of injury or death.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — The agency describes a risk of serious injury or death.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact their local Yamaha dealer to schedule a free repair. Yamaha is contacting all registered owners directly.
Who to contact: Yamaha at (800) 962-7926 anytime or online at www.yamahamotorsports.com and click on "CPSC Alerts" at the bottom of the page for more information.
The product
This recall involves the 2015 SRViper L-TX (Model name SR10LSFO) and the 2015 SRViper M-TX 162 LE (Model name SR10M62LFO) snowmobiles. The recalled snowmobiles are blue and orange. The model name is on the left and right side of the fuel tank cowling. SRViper and Yamaha are printed on the side of the snowmobiles. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is stamped on the frame (tunnel) near the right foot well. The letter F in the 10th position of the VIN indicates that the unit was made in the 2015 model year.
Details
- Units affected
- About 200
- Recall date
- June 30, 2015
- Brand
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., of Cypress, Calif.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Yamaha snowmobile dealers nationwide from February 2015 through April 2015 for between $13,000 and $14,100.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Yamaha Recalls SRViper Snowmobiles Due to Injury, Death Hazard (Recall Alert)”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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