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Yamaha Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash and Fire Hazards (Recall Alert)

This recall was issued January 12, 2017.

Company
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. Of Cypress, Calif.
Posted
January 12, 2017
Recall Number
17727
Quantity
About 400
Official Source
View on CPSC website ↗

Reason for Recall

The turbocharger overboost can cause severe engine damage, posing crash and fire hazards to the user.

Action Taken

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact a local Yamaha dealer to schedule a free repair. Yamaha is contacting all registered owners directly.

Product Images

Turbo unit from MPI Turbo Kit
Turbo unit from MPI Turbo Kit
SR10RDGB (“SRViper R-TX DX”) – Also available in Red/Black
SR10RDGB (“SRViper R-TX DX”) – Also available in Red/Black
SR10RSGR (“SRViper R-TX SE”) – Also available in Blue
SR10RSGR (“SRViper R-TX SE”) – Also available in Blue
SR10RLGL (“SRViper R-TX LE”) – Also available in White/Red
SR10RLGL (“SRViper R-TX LE”) – Also available in White/Red
SR10LDGR (“SRViper L-TX DX”) – Also available in Black
SR10LDGR (“SRViper L-TX DX”) – Also available in Black
SR10LSGR (“SRViper L-TX SE”) – Also available in Blue
SR10LSGR (“SRViper L-TX SE”) – Also available in Blue
SR10LLG (“SRViper L-TX LE”) – also available in Red/White
SR10LLG (“SRViper L-TX LE”) – also available in Red/White
SR10SD37GR (“SRViper S-TX DX 137”)
SR10SD37GR (“SRViper S-TX DX 137”)
SR10SD46GB (“SRViper S-TX DX 146”)
SR10SD46GB (“SRViper S-TX DX 146”)
SR10XSGR (“SRViper X-TX SE”) – Also available in Blue
SR10XSGR (“SRViper X-TX SE”) – Also available in Blue
SR10XLGL (“SRViper X-TX LE”) – Also available in White/Red
SR10XLGL (“SRViper X-TX LE”) – Also available in White/Red
SR10MS41GR (“SRViper M-TX SE 141”) – Also available in Blue
SR10MS41GR (“SRViper M-TX SE 141”) – Also available in Blue
SR10M53GB (“SRViper M-TX 153”) – Also available in Red
SR10M53GB (“SRViper M-TX 153”) – Also available in Red
SR10MS53GL (“SRViper M-TX SE 153”) – Also available in Red
SR10MS53GL (“SRViper M-TX SE 153”) – Also available in Red
SR10ML53GW (“SRViper M-TX LE 153”) – Also available in Blue
SR10ML53GW (“SRViper M-TX LE 153”) – Also available in Blue
SR10M62GR (“SRViper M-TX 162”) – Also available in Black
SR10M62GR (“SRViper M-TX 162”) – Also available in Black
SR10MS62GL (“SRViper M-TX 162 SE”) – Also available in Red
SR10MS62GL (“SRViper M-TX 162 SE”) – Also available in Red
SR10ML62GW (“SRViper M-TX 162 LE”) – Also available in Blue
SR10ML62GW (“SRViper M-TX 162 LE”) – Also available in Blue

Incidents & Injuries

The firm has received 40 reports of engine damage due to the turbocharge overboost. No injuries have been reported.

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