The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·05562·Announced 2005-04-13

Yamaha Raptor YFM660R ATVs Recalled for Rear Brake Fluid Aeration

Yamaha is recalling approximately 86,000 Raptor YFM660R ATVs because engine vibration can cause air bubbles to enter the rear brake system, potentially affecting performance.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (ATV brake failure) where minor injuries have been reported, but no deaths or serious injuries are stated, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without severe injury reports.

Plain-English summary

Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. is recalling approximately 86,000 model year 2001-2004 Raptor YFM660R All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs). The recall involves a defect where vibration from the engine and driveline during long periods of high rpm usage can agitate the rear master cylinder reservoir. This agitation can result in brake fluid aeration, where small amounts of air bubbles enter the master cylinder, adversely affecting rear brake performance.

Yamaha received eight reports of incidents that may be attributed to rear brake fluid aeration, including four reports of minor injuries. The affected ATVs were sold nationwide by Yamaha dealers between 2000 and 2004 for between $6,199 and $6,699. The 2001 and 2002 models are blue and white or black and white; 2003 models are blue and white, black and red, or black with blue flame graphics; and 2004 models are blue and white or red and white.

Registered owners were notified by mail on February 27, 2004. Consumers who have not already responded to the recall should stop using their ATV immediately and contact an authorized Yamaha dealer to schedule a free repair. Consumers can also call Yamaha at (800) 227-5963 or visit www.yamaha-motor.com for more information.

The recalled product

Product
Yamaha Raptor YFM660R ATVs
Manufacturer
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. of Cypress, California
Category
Vehicle — ATV
Hazard
Affected units
86,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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