Yamaha Recalls Viking VI Side x Side Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

Active Recall Announced April 14, 2015 CPSC #15727

Quick answer

Yamaha Recalls Viking VI Side x Side Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert) is CPSC recall #15727, announced on April 14, 2015. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves 2015 model YXC700DF (Viking VI), YXC700DHFH (Viking VI Hunter), YXC700PF (Viking VI EPS) and YXC700PHFH (Viking VI EPS Hunter) side x side vehicles. Model numbers can be found on the owner's manual. The letter F in the 10th position of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) indicates that the vehicle is 2015 model. The VIN is stamped on the frame behind the left rear wheel. The "Viking VI" model name is printed on the left side of the front hood. The vehicles come in Realtree (multicolor), hunter green, red and steel blue. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the vehicles and contact their local yamaha dealer to schedule a free repair. yamaha is contacting all registered owners directly.. Affected brand: Yamaha Motor Corporation.

Hazard

This recall involves 2015 model YXC700DF (Viking VI), YXC700DHFH (Viking VI Hunter), YXC700PF (Viking VI EPS) and YXC700PHFH (Viking VI EPS Hunter) side x side vehicles. Model numbers can be found on the owner's manual. The letter F in the 10th position of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) indicates that the vehicle is 2015 model. The VIN is stamped on the frame behind the left rear wheel. The "Viking VI" model name is printed on the left side of the front hood. The vehicles come in Realtree (multicolor), hunter green, red and steel blue.

Affected products

Yamaha Viking VI

Recalled brands

Yamaha Motor Corporation

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the vehicles and contact their local Yamaha dealer to schedule a free repair. Yamaha is contacting all registered owners directly.

Recall date

April 14, 2015

Categories

Utility Vehicles

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #15727?

CPSC recall #15727 covers Yamaha Recalls Viking VI Side x Side Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert), announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on April 14, 2015. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves 2015 model YXC700DF (Viking VI), YXC700DHFH (Viking VI Hunter), YXC700PF (Viking VI EPS) and YXC700PHFH (Viking VI EPS Hunter) side x side vehicles. Model numbers can be found on the owner's manual. The letter F in the 10th position of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) indicates that the vehicle is 2015 model. The VIN is stamped on the frame behind the left rear wheel. The "Viking VI" model name is printed on the left side of the front hood. The vehicles come in Realtree (multicolor), hunter green, red and steel blue.

What is the remedy for recall #15727?

The CPSC remedy for recall #15727 is consumers should immediately stop using the vehicles and contact their local yamaha dealer to schedule a free repair. yamaha is contacting all registered owners directly.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Yamaha Recalls Viking VI Side x Side Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert) on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Yamaha-Recalls-Viking-VI-Side-x-Side-Vehicles. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

Not legal advice. RecallDocket aggregates publicly available recall information from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission for informational purposes only. For the official notice, remedy instructions, and any safety actions, refer to the CPSC source. Information may be incomplete or out of date.

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