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CPSC, Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.
Announce Recall Reminder for ATVs
The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted
by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop
using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of product: Yamaha Raptor YFM660R ATVs
Units: About 86,000
Manufacturer/Distributor: Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. of
Cypress, California
Hazard: In February 2004, Yamaha announced a voluntary recall
of Raptor YFM660R ATVs. Vibration from the engine and driveline
during long periods of high rpm usage could cause the rear
master cylinder reservoir to agitate resulting in brake fluid
aeration. A small amount of air bubbles could enter the master
cylinder adversely affecting rear brake performance.
Incidents/Injuries: Yamaha received eight reports of
incidents that may be attributed to rear brake fluid aeration.
There are four reports of minor injuries.
Description: Model year 2001-2004 Raptor YFM660R ATVs are
involved in this recall. The 2001 to 2004 model year ATVs have
“660R” written on both sides of the bodywork and “Raptor”
written on both sides of the rear fender. The 2001 and 2002 ATVs
are either blue and white or black and white; the 2003 ATVs are
either blue and white, black and red, or black with blue flame
graphics; and the 2004 ATVs are either blue and white or red and
white.
Sold at: Yamaha dealers sold these ATVs nationwide between
2000 and 2004 for between $6,199 and $6,699.
Manufactured in: Japan
Remedy: Free repair. Registered owners of the affected units
were notified directly by mail sent on February 27, 2004 .
Consumers who have already responded to the recall and had their
units repaired do not need to take any further action. Consumers
who have not already responded to the recall should stop using
their ATV immediately and contact an authorized Yamaha dealer to
schedule an appointment for repair.
Consumer Contact: Call Yamaha at (800) 227-5963 between 8
a.m. and 6 p.m. ET everyday, or log on to the company’s Web site
at www.yamaha-motor.com.
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