CPSCRecalled Mar 25, 2008 · #08552
Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A. Recalls Rhino Side-by-Side Vehicles Due to Risk of Brake Failure
Hazard
The brake caliper on the left front wheel could have been made incorrectly, resulting in brake fluid leaking. This can cause a loss of braking and control of the vehicle, posing a serious safety risk to the driver and passenger.
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This recall involves model year 2008 Rhino YXR450 and YXR700 Side-by-Side Vehicles as listed below: Make/Model Primary Identification Numbers 2008 Rhino 450 YXR45FX AJ32Y-001001 ~ 001598 YXR45FHX AJ30Y-000501 ~ 000897 YXR45FSPX AJ34Y-000201 ~ 000794 2008 Rhino 700FI YXR70FX AM16Y-000101 ~ 003000 YXR70FDUX AM20Y-000101 ~ 000700 YXR70FHX AM18Y-000101 ~ 000800 YXR70FSEPX/FSP2X AM23Y-000101 ~ 001000 YXR70FSPX AM21Y-000101 ~ 001200 The Primary Identification Number is stamped on the driver's side rear tire frame rail.
Product details
- Product
- Model Year 2008 Rhino YXR450 and YXR700 Side-by-Side Vehicles
- Type
- Utility, Off-Road Vehicles/Golf Carts
- Manufacturer
- Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corp. of America, of Newnan, Ga.
- Model numbers
- 2008, YXR450, YXR700, YXR45FX, AJ32Y-001001, 001598, YXR45FHX, AJ30Y-000501, 000897, YXR45FSPX, AJ34Y-000201, 000794, 700FI, YXR70FX, AM16Y-000101, 003000, YXR70FDUX, AM20Y-000101, 00070, 000700, YXR70FHX, AM18Y-000101, 000800, YXR70FSEPX/FSP2X, AM23Y-000101, 001000, YXR70FSPX
- UPCs
- —
- Sold at
- Yamaha dealers nationwide from October 2007 through March 2008 for between $8,300 and $12,000.
- Made in
- United States
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Rhinos and contact any authorized Yamaha Rhino dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners were sent direct mail notification of this recall.