Yamaha Motor Corp. Offers Free Repair For 450, 660, and 700 Model Rhino Vehicles CPSC advises consumers not to use the off-road vehicles until repaired
This recall was issued March 31, 2009.
- Posted
- March 31, 2009
- Recall Number
- 09172
- Quantity
- About 120,000 Rhino 450s and 660s and 25,000 Rhino 700s
- Official Source
- View on CPSC website ↗
Reason for Recall
The lack of a spacer on the rear wheels and the presence of the rear anti-sway bar impair vehicle handling and pose a risk of rollover.
Action Taken
Owners of the affected Rhinos should stop using them and call their dealer to schedule an appointment to have repairs made once they are available and to take advantage of a free helmet offer.
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Incidents & Injuries
CPSC staff has investigated more than 50 incidents involving these three Rhino models, including 46 driver and passenger deaths involving the Rhino 450 and 660 models. More than two-thirds of the cases involved rollovers and many involved unbelted occupants. Of the rollover-related deaths and hundreds of reported injuries, some of which were serious, many appear to involve turns at relatively low speeds and on level terrain.