CPSC recall · Reported March 31, 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
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.
Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A., of Cypress, Calif. recalled CPSC and Yamaha are anouncing a free repair program to address safety issues with all Rhi….
Yamaha Motor Corp. Offers Free Repair For 450, 660, and 700 Model Rhino Vehicles CPSC adv… was recalled by Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A., of Cypress, Calif. in March 31, 2009. Reason: The lack of a spacer on the rear wheels and the presence of the rear anti-sway bar impair vehicle handling an…. Remedy: Owners of the affected Rhinos should stop using them and call their dealer to schedule an…. Verify recall #09172 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A., of Cypress, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The lack of a spacer on the rear wheels and the presence of the rear anti-sway bar impair vehicle handling an….
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- March 31, 2009
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #09172 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 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.
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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, what to 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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 09172 |
| Date reported | March 31, 2009 |
| Date initiated | March 31, 2009 |
| Recalling firm | Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A., of Cypress, Calif. |
| Affected scope | About 120,000 Rhino 450s and 660s and 25,000 Rhino 700s |
| 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
Owners of the affected Rhinos should stop using them and call their dealer to schedule an appointment to have repairs made once t…
- Check the recall number (09172) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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