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Recalled Yamaha Motors USA Off-Road Side-by-Side vehicle (3 passenger)
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Recalled Yamaha Motors USA Off-Road Side-by-Side vehicle (6 passenger)
Name of Product:
Yamaha Viking Off-Road Side-by-Side vehicles
Hazard:
Improper installation of the retaining bolts could result in the parking brake mechanism failing to hold the vehicle when parked allowing the vehicle to move unintentionally, posing crash and injury hazards.
Recall Date:
December 29, 2022
Recall Details
Description:
This recall involves Model Year 2022 Yamaha Viking Off-Road Side-by-Side three passenger vehicles with model numbers YXM70VPANG (Viking EPS) and YXM70VPRNC (Viking EPS Ranch), and six passenger vehicles with model numbers YXC70VPXNG/YXC70VPHNH (Viking VI EPS) and YXC70VPRNC (Viking VI EPS Ranch). The recalled side-by-side vehicles were sold in Copper Metallic, Hunter Green and Tactical Green colors. The model name is printed on the right and left sides of the vehicle body. The model number is located on top of the airbox. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) can be found on the vehicle frame behind the left rear wheel. The VIN number ranges for recalled Yamaha Viking Off-Road Side-by-Side include the following:
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MY |
Model |
VIN Start |
VIN End |
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2022 |
YXM70VPANG (Viking EPS) |
***********101868 |
***********101907 |
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2022 |
YXM70VPRNC (Viking EPS Ranch) |
***********101655 |
***********101704 |
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2022 |
YXC70VPXNG (Viking VI EPS) |
***********100954 |
***********101043 |
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2022 |
YXC70VPHNH (Viking VI EPS) |
***********100609 |
***********100638 |
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2022 |
YXC70VPRNC (Viking VI EPS Ranch) |
***********101575 |
***********101853 |
Remedy:
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A. for a free inspection and repair. Yamaha is contacting all registered owners directly.
Incidents/Injuries:
None reported
Sold At:
Authorized Yamaha Side-by-Side dealers nationwide from July 2022 through October 2022 for between $14,000 and $16,100.
Manufacturer(s):
Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corp. of America, of Newnan, Georgia
Distributor(s):
Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A., of Cypress, California
Individual Commissioners may have statements related to this topic. Please visit www.cpsc.gov/commissioners to search for statements related to this or other topics.
Manufactured In:
United States
FAST TRACK
This recall was conducted, voluntarily by the company, under CPSC’s Fast Track Recall process. Fast Track recalls are initiated by firms, who commit to work with CPSC to quickly announce the recall and remedy to protect consumers.
About the U.S. CPSC
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC’s work to ensure the safety of consumer products has contributed to a decline in the rate of injuries associated with consumer products over the past 50 years.
Federal law prohibits any person from selling products subject to a Commission ordered recall or a voluntary recall undertaken in consultation with the CPSC.
