Yamaha recalls about 20,000 ATVs

The recall was issued because the steering column support assembly can crack and cause the rider to lose steering control, posing a risk of injury or death to riders, reported the CPSC.
Yamaha has received 19 reports of incidents involving the recalled ATVs, but no injuries have been reported.
The following model numbers are affected by this recall:
Model Year and Name |
Model Number |
2009 Grizzly 550 |
YFM550FGHY |
2009 Grizzly 550 |
YFM550FGY |
2010 Grizzly 550 |
YFM550FGHZ |
2010 Grizzly 550 |
YFM550FGZ |
Model Year and Name |
Model Number |
2008 Grizzly 700 |
YFM700FGHX |
2008 Grizzly 700 |
YFM700FGX |
2009 Grizzly 700 |
YFM700FGHY |
2009 Grizzly 700 |
YFM700FGY |
2010 Grizzly 700 |
YFM700FGHZ |
2010 Grizzly 700 |
YFM700FGZ |
This recall involves the non-power steering models. The vehicles were sold at Yamaha dealers nationwide from October 2007-March for $7,000-$9,500. They were manufactured in Japan. |