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Yamaha recalls about 20,000 ATVs

Yamaha recalls about 20,000 ATVs Powersports Business Monday May 3, 2010  
In cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A. voluntarily recalled about 20,000 Grizzly ATVs, according to the CPSC.

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

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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

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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.

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