CPSC Recall in 2007: Yamaha Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Risk of Injury and Death from Steering Problem
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In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A., of Cypress, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 5,700 2007 Model Year PZ50 Snowmobiles. Snow and ice stuck around the steering idler arm can cause a loss of steering ability, posing a risk of injury and death to drivers and passengers.Name of Product: 2007 Model Year PZ50 SnowmobilesUnits: About 5,700Manufacturer: Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A., of Cypress, Calif.Hazard: Snow and ice stuck around the steering idler arm can cause a loss of steering ability, posing a risk of injury and death to drivers and passengers.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: This recall involves all model year 2007 PZ50 snowmobiles, including PZ50W (Phazer), PZ50FXW (Phazer FX), PZ50GTW (Phazer GT), PZ50MW (Phazer Mountain Lite), and PZ50VTW (Venture Lite) model snowmobiles.Sold by: Yamaha dealers nationwide from June 2006 through September 2007 for between $7,000 and $8,000.Manufactured in: JapanRemedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact an authorized Yamaha snowmobile dealer in their area to schedule a free repair. Registered owners were sent direct mail notification of this recall.Consumer Contact: For additional information and to locate a Yamaha snowmobile dealer, contact Yamaha at (800) 962-7926, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, or visit the firm's website at www.yamaha-motor.com.
Snow and ice stuck around the steering idler arm can cause a loss of steering ability, posing a risk of injury and death to drivers and passengers.
Repair
None reported.
Yamaha dealers nationwide from June 2006 through September 2007 for between $7,000 and $8,000.
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