Yamaha Motor Corp. Offers Free Repair For 450, 660, and 700 Model Rhino Vehicles CPSC advises consumers not to use the off-road vehicles until repaired
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2009-03-31 · 09172
Hazards
The lack of a spacer on the rear wheels and the presence of the rear anti-sway bar impair vehicle handling and pose a risk of rollover.
Recall
Number
09172
Date
2009-03-31
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Rhino 450, 660, and 700 model Off-highway Recreational Vehicles
Companies
Retailer(s)
Yamaha dealers nationwide since Fall 2003.
Distributor(s)
Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A., of Cypress, Calif.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
CPSC and Yamaha are anouncing a free repair program to address safety issues with all Rhino 450, 660, and 700 model off-highway recreational vehicles. Yamaha has also agreed to voluntarily suspend sale of these models immediately until repaired. The repair includes the installation of a spacer on the rear wheels as well as the removal of the rear anti-sway bar to help reduce the chance of rollover and improve vehicle handling, and continued installation of half doors and additional passenger handholds where these features have not been previously installed to help keep occupants' arms and legs inside the vehicle during a rollover and reduce injuries.