The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·16738·Announced 2016-04-13

Yamaha Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Throttle Cable Freeze Hazard

Yamaha is recalling about 7,000 model year 2016 YXZ1000R utility vehicles because water in the throttle cable can freeze, preventing the throttle from returning to idle and causing loss of 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 risk-of-harm product (loss of control leading to crash and injury hazards) where no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Yamaha Motor Corporation USA is recalling approximately 7,000 model year 2016 YXZ1000R and YXZ1000R SE Side-by-Side utility vehicles. These vehicles were sold in four colors: orange and black, blue and white, silver and red, and yellow and white. The model name and "1000" are displayed on the sides of the vehicle, and the VIN is stamped on the frame near the driver's side rear wheel, with the letter G in the 10th position indicating the 2016 model year.

The recall is due to a hazard where water can enter the throttle cable. In cold weather, this water can freeze, preventing the throttle from returning to idle. This condition can cause the rider to lose control of the vehicle, posing crash and injury hazards. No injuries have been reported in connection with this defect.

The vehicles were sold at Yamaha side-by-side dealers nationwide from September 2015 to February 2016 for between $19,800 and $21,600. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact their local Yamaha dealer to schedule a free repair. Yamaha is also contacting all registered owners directly.

The recalled product

Product
Yamaha Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
7,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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