Yamaha Recalls Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)

The vehicles' rear shock absorber mounts can break, posing crash and injury hazards.

Recall #: 21720
Affected scope: About 820

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

The CPSC recalled This recall involves model year 2021 Wolverine 1000 RMAX4 recreational off-highway vehicl….

Yamaha Recalls Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards (Recall … was recalled and listed by the CPSC in February 11, 2021. Reason: The vehicles' rear shock absorber mounts can break, posing crash and injury hazards.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact an authorized Yamah…. Verify recall #21720 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The vehicles' rear shock absorber mounts can break, posing crash and injury hazards..

None
agency class: February 11, 2021
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #21720 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.

Product description

This recall involves model year 2021 Wolverine 1000 RMAX4 recreational off-highway vehicles. The side-by-side vehicles were sold in blue, green and gray. The model name is shown on the side of the vehicle. The Vehicle Identification Number can be found on the frame at the left rear. The model number is located near the front left corner of driver's seat. Model Year Model Name Model Number 2021 Wolverine RMAX4 1000 XT-R YXF10WPZM Wolverine RMAX4 1000 LE YXF10WPLM Wolverine RMAX4 1000 YXF10WPAM

Reason for recall

The vehicles' rear shock absorber mounts can break, posing crash and injury hazards.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact an authorized Yamaha dealer to schedule a free repair. Yamaha is contacting all registered owners directly.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	21720
Date reported	February 11, 2021
Date initiated	February 11, 2021
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 820
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 ROVs and contact an authorized Yamaha dealer to schedule a free repair. Yama…

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Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The vehicles' rear shock absorber mounts can break, posing crash and injury hazards.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact an authorized 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 February 11, 2021. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 21720.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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