The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·15727·Announced 2015-04-14

Yamaha Recalls Viking VI Side x Side Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard

Yamaha is recalling about 3,500 Viking VI side x side vehicles because rear wheels can loosen, causing the vehicle to crash.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 where injury or death is a potential hazard, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Yamaha Motor Corporation is recalling approximately 3,500 2015 model Viking VI side x side vehicles. The affected models include the YXC700DF (Viking VI), YXC700DHFH (Viking VI Hunter), YXC700PF (Viking VI EPS), and YXC700PHFH (Viking VI EPS Hunter). These vehicles were sold at Yamaha side x side dealerships nationwide from June 2014 through March 2015 for prices ranging from $12,800 to $14,600.

The recall is necessary because the rear wheels can loosen, which may cause the rear end of the vehicle to wobble or the rear wheels to come off. This defect can cause the vehicle to crash, resulting in an injury or death hazard. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should immediately stop using the vehicles and contact their local Yamaha dealer to schedule a free repair. Yamaha is also contacting all registered owners directly. For more information, consumers can contact Yamaha at (800) 962-7926 or visit www.yamaha-motor.com.

The recalled product

Product
Yamaha Viking VI
Manufacturer
Yamaha Motor Corporation, of Cypress, Calif.
Category
Vehicle — Side x Side
Hazard
Affected units
3,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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