CPSC recall · Reported April 14, 2015
Yamaha Recalls Viking VI Side x Side Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
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.
Yamaha Motor Corporation, of Cypress, Calif. recalled This recall involves 2015 model YXC700DF (Viking VI), YXC700DHFH (Viking VI Hunter), YXC7….
Yamaha Recalls Viking VI Side x Side Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert) was recalled by Yamaha Motor Corporation, of Cypress, Calif. in April 14, 2015. Reason: The rear wheels can loosen and cause the rear end of the vehicle to wobble or the rear wheels to come off and…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the vehicles and contact their local Yamaha deale…. Verify recall #15727 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Yamaha Motor Corporation, of Cypress, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The rear wheels can loosen and cause the rear end of the vehicle to wobble or the rear wheels to come off and….
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- April 14, 2015
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #15727 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
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, 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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 15727 |
| Date reported | April 14, 2015 |
| Date initiated | April 14, 2015 |
| Recalling firm | Yamaha Motor Corporation, of Cypress, Calif. |
| Affected scope | About 3,500 |
| 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 immediately stop using the vehicles and contact their local Yamaha dealer to schedule a free repair. Yamaha is c…
- Check the recall number (15727) 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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