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Yamaha Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Risk of Injury and Death from Steering Problem

Recalled October 16, 2007 · CPSC recall 08505 · Yamaha

Recalled Snowmobile
Hazard
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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact an authorized Yamaha snowmobile dealer in their area to schedule a free repair. Registered owners were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
Units
About 5,700
Incidents / injuries
None reported.

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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact an authorized Yamaha snowmobile dealer in their area to schedule a free repair. Registered owners were sent direct mail notification of this recall.

Contact

For additional information and to locate a Yamaha snowmobile dealer, contact Yamaha at (800) 962-7926, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, or visit the firm's Web site at www.yamaha-motor.com

Product
2007 Model Year PZ50 Snowmobiles
Manufacturer(s)
Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A., of Cypress, Calif.
Retailers
Yamaha dealers nationwide from June 2006 through September 2007 for between $7,000 and $8,000.
Made in
Japan

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →