CPSC recall · Reported April 13, 2016
Yamaha Recalls Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)
Water can get into the throttle cable and if it freezes during cold weather, the ice can prevent the throttle from returning to idle. This can cause the rider to lose control, pos…
Yamaha Motor Corporation USA, of Cypress, Calif. recalled This recall involves model year 2016 YXZ1000R and YXZ1000R SE Side-by-Side utility vehicl….
Yamaha Recalls Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards (Recall … was recalled by Yamaha Motor Corporation USA, of Cypress, Calif. in April 13, 2016. Reason: Water can get into the throttle cable and if it freezes during cold weather, the ice can prevent the throttle…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility vehicles and contact their l…. Verify recall #16738 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Yamaha Motor Corporation USA, of Cypress, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-Water can get into the throttle cable and if it freezes during cold weather, the ice can prevent the throttle….
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- April 13, 2016
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #16738 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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Where this recall sits in its category - 7,783 vehicles recalls on record
Product description
This recall involves model year 2016 YXZ1000R and YXZ1000R SE Side-by-Side utility vehicles sold in four colors: orange and black, blue and white, silver and red, and yellow and white. The model name (YXZ…) and "1000" is displayed in a graphic on both the left and right side of the vehicle. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is stamped on the frame near the driver's side rear wheel. The letter G in the 10th position of the VIN number indicates that the unit was made in the 2016 model year.
Reason for recall
Water can get into the throttle cable and if it freezes during cold weather, the ice can prevent the throttle from returning to idle. This can cause the rider to lose control, posing crash and injury hazards.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility 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 | 16738 |
| Date reported | April 13, 2016 |
| Date initiated | April 13, 2016 |
| Recalling firm | Yamaha Motor Corporation USA, of Cypress, Calif. |
| Affected scope | About 7,000 |
| 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 immediately stop using the recalled utility vehicles and contact their local Yamaha dealer to schedule a free re…
- Check the recall number (16738) 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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