Yamaha Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Risk of Injury and Death from Steering Problem
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2007-10-16 · 08505
Hazards
Snow and ice stuck around the steering idler arm can cause a loss of steering ability, posing a risk of injury and death to drivers and passengers.
Recall
Number
08505
Date
2007-10-16
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
2007 Model Year PZ50 Snowmobiles
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A., of Cypress, Calif.
Retailer(s)
Yamaha dealers nationwide from June 2006 through September 2007 for between $7,000 and $8,000.
Country of manufacture
Japan
Description
This recall involves all model year 2007 PZ50 snowmobiles, including PZ50W (Phazer), PZ50FXW (Phazer FX), PZ50GTW (Phazer GT), PZ50MW (Phazer Mountain Lite), and PZ50VTW (Venture Lite) model snowmobiles.