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Yamaha Motor Corp. Offers Free Repair For 450, 660, and 700 Model Rhino Vehicles CPSC advises consumers not to use the off-road vehicles until repaired

Reported: March 31, 2009 Initiated: March 31, 2009 #09172

Product Description

CPSC and Yamaha are anouncing 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. The repair includes the installation of a spacer on the rear wheels as well as the removal of the rear anti-sway bar to help reduce the chance of rollover and improve vehicle handling, and continued installation of half doors and additional passenger handholds where these features have not been previously installed to help keep occupants' arms and legs inside the vehicle during a rollover and reduce injuries.

Reason for Recall

The lack of a spacer on the rear wheels and the presence of the rear anti-sway bar impair vehicle handling and pose a risk of rollover.

Remedy

Owners of the affected Rhinos should stop using them and call their dealer to schedule an appointment to have repairs made once they are available and to take advantage of a free helmet offer.

Details

Units Affected
About 120,000 Rhino 450s and 660s and 25,000 Rhino 700s
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Yamaha-Motor-Corp-Offers-Free-Repair-For-450-660-and-700-Model-Rhino-Vehicles-CPSC-advises-consumers-not-to-use-the-off-road-vehicles-until-repaired

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
CPSC and Yamaha are anouncing 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. The repair includes the installation of a spacer on the rear wheels as well as the removal of the rear anti-sway bar to help reduce the chance of rollover and improve vehicle handling, and continued installation of half doors and additional passenger handholds where these features have not been previously installed to help keep occupants' arms and legs inside the vehicle during a rollover and reduce injuries.. Recalled by Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A., of Cypress, Calif.. Units affected: About 120,000 Rhino 450s and 660s and 25,000 Rhino 700s.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The lack of a spacer on the rear wheels and the presence of the rear anti-sway bar impair vehicle handling and pose a risk of rollover.
What should consumers do? ▼
Owners of the affected Rhinos should stop using them and call their dealer to schedule an appointment to have repairs made once they are available and to take advantage of a free helmet offer.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 31, 2009. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 09172.

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