The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·15737·Announced 2015-06-30

Yamaha Recalls SRViper Snowmobiles Due to Brake Failure Risk

Yamaha is recalling about 200 SRViper snowmobiles because the brake line can contact the clutch, causing brake failure and posing a risk of injury or death.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (brake failure) that poses a risk of injury or death, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury reports or structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., is recalling about 200 2015 SRViper L-TX and SRViper M-TX 162 LE snowmobiles. The recall involves blue and orange snowmobiles sold nationwide from February 2015 through April 2015 for between $13,000 and $14,100.

The brake line and its components can come in contact with the clutch, which can cause the brakes to fail. This defect poses a risk of injury or death. No injuries or deaths have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles 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.yamahamotorsports.com.

The recalled product

Product
Yamaha SRViper snowmobiles
Manufacturer
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., of Cypress, Calif.
Category
Vehicle — Snowmobile
Hazard
Affected units
200

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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