Yamaha Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2014-09-04 · 14751
Hazards
Fuel hose joint can leak during operation, posing a fire hazard.
Recall
Number
14751
Date
2014-09-04
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Yamaha snowmobiles
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Retailer(s)
Yamaha snowmobile dealers nationwide from October 2013 through August 2014 for about $12,000 to $14,000.
Importer(s)
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., of Cypress, Calif.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
This recall involves model year 2014 SR10R (SRViper), SR10RXS (SRViper RTX SE), SR10L (SRViper LTX), SR10LS (SRViper LTX SE) and SR10XS (SRViper XTX) snowmobiles and model year 2015 SR10LS (SRViper LTX SE) snowmobiles. They were sold in a variety of red, black, blue and white color combinations. The VIN number is stamped on the tunnel near the right side footrest. The letter E in the 10th position of the VIN number indicates that the unit was made in the 2014 model year, and a letter F in the 10th position indicates that the unit was made in the 2015 model year. The model number can be found on the lower left and right cowling just below the word "YAMAHA."