CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

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.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • March 25, 2008

Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A. Recalls Rhino Side-by-Side Vehicles Due to Risk of Brake Failure

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.

Required Consumer Action

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.

Contact Information

For additional information, contact Yamaha at (800) 962-7926 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.yamaha-motor.com

Recall Details

Sold At
Yamaha dealers nationwide from October 2007 through March 2008 for between $8,300 and $12,000.
Injuries
None reported.
Manufacturer
Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corp. of America, of Newnan, Ga.
Recall Number
08552

Product Information

Product Name
Model Year 2008 Rhino YXR450 and YXR700 Side-by-Side Vehicles
Product Type
Utility, Off-Road Vehicles/Golf Carts
Number of Units
About 7,800
Manufacturer Name
Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corp. of America, of Newnan, Ga.
Distributed By
Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A., of Cypress, Calif.
Manufactured In
United States

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (800) 962-7926
Website www.yamaha-motor.com
Full Contact Information

For additional information, contact Yamaha at (800) 962-7926 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.yamaha-motor.com