Yamaha Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Loss of Steering Control
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2010-01-27). Hazards: injury. Models: FX10Y, FX10XTY, FX10RTRY, FX10MTRY, FX10RTRSY. About 2,500 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 10719 |
| Published | 2010-01-27 |
| Last updated | 2016-07-13 |
| Product category | Snowmobiles |
| Products | 2009 Model Year FX10 Snowmobiles |
| Firm named in the title | Yamaha |
| Firms | Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A., of Cypress, Calif. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | Japan |
| Units (US) | 2,500 |
| Model numbers | FX10Y, FX10XTY, FX10RTRY, FX10MTRY, FX10RTRSY |
| Hazard classes | injury |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Yamaha dealers nationwide from June 2008 through January 2010 for between $10,000 and $11,000. |
Description
The recall involves the 2009 FX10 snowmobiles. The following models are affected by this recall: Model Name Model Number FX Nytro FX10Y FX Nytro XTX FX10XTY FX Nytro RTX FX10RTRY FX Nytro MTX FX10MTRY FX Nytro RTX SE FX10RTRSY
Hazard
A bolt in the right front A arm can loosen in the suspension/steering system, resulting in the sudden loss of steering control. This poses a risk of injury or death to riders.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact an authorized Yamaha dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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