Yamaha Recalls Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-6704.
This recall involves model year 2016 YXZ1000R and YXZ1000R SE Side-by-Side utility vehicles sold in four colors: orange and black, blue and white, silver and red, and yellow and white. The model name (YXZ…) and "1000" is displayed in a graphic on both the left and right side of the vehicle. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is stamped on the frame near the driver's side rear wheel. The letter G in the 10th position of the VIN number indicates that the unit was made in the 2016 model year.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-6704.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility vehicles and contact their local Yamaha dealer to schedule a free repair. Yamaha is contacting all registered owners directly.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Yamaha Side-by-side Dealers Nationwide From September 2015 To February 2016 For Between $19,800 And $21,600. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-6704.
Yamaha at 800-962-7926 anytime or online at www.yamahamotorsports.com and click on "CPSC Alerts" for more information.
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Yamaha Side-by-side Dealers Nationwide From September 2015 To February 2016 For Between $19,800 And $21,600. Recall FAQ
Yamaha Side-by-side Dealers Nationwide From September 2015 To February 2016 For Between $19,800 And $21,600. is the subject of a vehicles / atvs recall: Yamaha Recalls Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert). The notice was published on April 13, 2016 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 7,000 units are potentially affected.