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

U.S. CPSCInjuriesOct 16, 2007
Recalled Snowmobile
Recalled Snowmobile

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

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.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product 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.

Sold on

Yamaha dealers nationwide from June 2006 through September 2007 for between $7,000 and $8,000.

Contact the company

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

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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