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Yamaha Recalls Viking VI Side x Side Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

Reported: April 14, 2015 Initiated: April 14, 2015 #15727

Product Description

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.

Reason for Recall

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.

Remedy

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.

Details

Units Affected
About 3,500
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Yamaha-Recalls-Viking-VI-Side-x-Side-Vehicles

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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.. Recalled by Yamaha Motor Corporation, of Cypress, Calif.. Units affected: About 3,500.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
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.
What should consumers 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.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 14, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 15727.

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