CPSC, Yamaha Motor Corp. U.S.A. Announce Recall to Inspect and Repair ATVs
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2002-07-24). About 14,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 02210 |
| Published | 2002-07-24 |
| Last updated | 2025-10-01 |
| Product category | All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) |
| Products | 1997 and 1998 Yamaha "350 Electric" ATVs |
| Firm named in the title | Yamaha Motor Corp. U.S.A. |
| Firms | Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., of Cypress, Calif. (manufacturer) |
| Units (US) | 14,000 |
| Remedy classes | repair, inspect, stop use |
| Sold | Yamaha dealers sold these ATVs nationwide, from August 1996 through December 1997, for about $5,000. |
Description
These 1997 and 1998 model year ATVs have "350 Electric" written on both sides of the bodywork. The ATVs are either red and white, or gray and blue. The recalled ATVs have the following names and vehicle identification numbers (VINs). The VINs are stamped into the vehicle frames between the front and rear wheels. Model Year and Name VIN Range 1997 Warrior all 1998 Warrior JY43GDW09WA199820 to JY43GDW00WA 207657 1998 Warrior JY4AH01Y9WA000002 to JY4AH01Y5WA000241
Hazard
A mounting-bracket weld on the rear hub can come loose, resulting in rear brake failure and possible injury to operators.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately and call their local Yamaha ATV dealer to schedule a free appointment to have their units inspected, and repaired if needed. Notification is being sent to registered owners of these vehicles directly by Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.
Incidents and injuries
Yamaha has received reports of weld problems with the mounting brackets. Two of these reports resulted in the ATVs losing their rear brakes. One user suffered a hairline wrist fracture.
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