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Yamaha Viking VI Side x Side Vehicles
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The rear wheels can loosen and cause the rear end of the vehicle to wobble or the rear wheels to come off and cause the vehicle to crash, resulting an injury or death hazard.
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 vehicles 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 go to www.yamaha-motor.com, click on "Outdoors" tab, and then click on "Recalls" in the Corporate Links menus.
The product
This recall involves 2015 model YXC700DF (Viking VI), YXC700DHFH (Viking VI Hunter), YXC700PF (Viking VI EPS) and YXC700PHFH (Viking VI EPS Hunter) side x side vehicles. Model numbers can be found on the owner's manual. The letter F in the 10th position of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) indicates that the vehicle is 2015 model. The VIN is stamped on the frame behind the left rear wheel. The "Viking VI" model name is printed on the left side of the front hood. The vehicles come in Realtree (multicolor), hunter green, red and steel blue.
Details
- Units affected
- About 3,500
- Recall date
- April 14, 2015
- Brand
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, of Cypress, Calif.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- No reported injuries
Yamaha side x side dealerships nationwide from June 2014 through March 2015 for $12,800 to $14,600.
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 Viking VI Side x Side Vehicles Due to Crash 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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