Severity
Moderate
CPSC recall · Reported July 24, 2002
A mounting-bracket weld on the rear hub can come loose, resulting in rear brake failure and possible injury to operators.
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., of Cypress, Calif. recalled These 1997 and 1998 model year ATVs have "350 Electric" written on both sides of the body… - a moderate-severity action.
CPSC, Yamaha Motor Corp. U.S.A. Announce Recall to Inspect and Repair ATVs was recalled by Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., of Cypress, Calif. in July 24, 2002. Reason: A mounting-bracket weld on the rear hub can come loose, resulting in rear brake failure and possible injury t…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately and call their local Yamaha ATV dealer…. Verify recall #02210 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., of Cypress, Calif. issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-A mounting-bracket weld on the rear hub can come loose, resulting in rear brake failure and possible injury t….
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02210 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This CPSC action (record #02210) was formally reported on July 24, 2002. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., of Cypress, Calif. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 14,000.
The documented reason for this recall is: A mounting-bracket weld on the rear hub can come loose, resulting in rear brake failure and possible injury to operators. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately and call their local Yamaha ATV dealer to schedule a free appointment to have their units inspected, and repaired if needed. Notification is being s… - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 7,642 vehicles recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
About 14,000
Related Recalls
6
6 from same agency
These 1997 and 1998 model year ATVs have "350 Electric" written on both sides of the bodywork. The ATVs are either red and white, or gray and blue. The recalled ATVs have the following names and vehicle identification numbers (VINs). The VINs are stamped into the vehicle frames between the front and rear wheels. Model Year and Name VIN Range 1997 Warrior all 1998 Warrior JY43GDW09WA199820 to JY43GDW00WA 207657 1998 Warrior JY4AH01Y9WA000002 to JY4AH01Y5WA000241
A mounting-bracket weld on the rear hub can come loose, resulting in rear brake failure and possible injury to operators.
Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately and call their local Yamaha ATV dealer to schedule a free appointment to have their units inspected, and repaired if needed. Notification is being sent to registered owners of these vehicles directly by Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Moderate |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 02210 |
| Date reported | July 24, 2002 |
| Date initiated | July 24, 2002 |
| Recalling firm | Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., of Cypress, Calif. |
| Affected scope | About 14,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately and call their local Yamaha ATV dealer to schedule a free appointment to have …
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