CPSC Recall in 2022: Yamaha Recalls Viking Off-Road Side-by-Side Vehicles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 23-719

Date: December 29, 2022

Product Name: Yamaha Viking Off-Road Side-by-Side vehicles

Recall Description:

This recall involves Model Year 2022 Yamaha Viking Off-Road Side-by-Side three passenger vehicles with model numbers YXM70VPANG (Viking EPS) and YXM70VPRNC (Viking EPS Ranch), and six passenger vehicles with model numbers YXC70VPXNG/YXC70VPHNH (Viking VI EPS) and YXC70VPRNC (Viking VI EPS Ranch). The recalled side-by-side vehicles were sold in Copper Metallic, Hunter Green and Tactical Green colors. The model name is printed on the right and left sides of the vehicle body. The model number is located on top of the airbox. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) can be found on the vehicle frame behind the left rear wheel. The VIN number ranges for recalled Yamaha Viking Off-Road Side-by-Side include the following: MYModelVIN StartVIN End2022YXM70VPANG (Viking EPS)***********101868***********1019072022YXM70VPRNC (Viking EPS Ranch)***********101655***********1017042022YXC70VPXNG (Viking VI EPS)***********100954***********1010432022YXC70VPHNH (Viking VI EPS)***********100609***********1006382022YXC70VPRNC (Viking VI EPS Ranch)***********101575***********101853 

Hazard Description:

Improper installation of the retaining bolts could result in the parking brake mechanism failing to hold the vehicle when parked allowing the vehicle to move unintentionally, posing crash and injury hazards.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 500

Incidents:

None reported

Sold At:

Authorized Yamaha Side-by-Side dealers nationwide from July 2022 through October 2022 for between $14,000 and $16,100.

Manufactured In:

United States