The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08552·Announced 2008-03-25

Yamaha Recalls 2008 Rhino Side-by-Side Vehicles Due to Brake Failure Risk

Yamaha is recalling about 7,800 model year 2008 Rhino YXR450 and YXR700 side-by-side vehicles because a defective brake caliper could cause fluid leaks and loss of braking control.

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 structural vehicle defect (brake failure) that poses a serious safety risk, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A. is recalling approximately 7,800 model year 2008 Rhino YXR450 and YXR700 side-by-side vehicles. The recall involves specific model variants including the YXR45FX, YXR45FHX, YXR45FSPX, YXR70FX, YXR70FDUX, YXR70FHX, YXR70FSEPX/FSP2X, and YXR70FSPX.

The recall is necessary because the brake caliper on the left front wheel may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in brake fluid leaking. This defect poses a serious safety risk by potentially causing a loss of braking and vehicle control for the driver and passenger. No injuries have been reported in connection with this defect.

These vehicles were sold at Yamaha dealers nationwide from October 2007 through March 2008 for prices between $8,300 and $12,000. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact an authorized Yamaha Rhino dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners were notified via direct mail. For more information, consumers can contact Yamaha at (800) 962-7926 or visit www.yamaha-motor.com.

The recalled product

Product
Model Year 2008 Rhino YXR450 and YXR700 Side-by-Side Vehicles
Manufacturer
Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corp. of America, of Newnan, Ga.
Category
Vehicle — Off-Road / Utility Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
7,800

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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