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Product Recall Number: 08-505

Why was 2007 Model Year PZ50 Snowmobiles recalled?

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.

2007 Model Year PZ50 Snowmobiles
Here's product recall specific data for 2007 Model Year PZ50 Snowmobiles.

  • Product Recall Number: 08-505

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2007-10-15

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: 2007 Model Year PZ50 Snowmobiles

  • Description: 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.

  • Hazard Description: 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.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Repair

  • Units: About 5,700

  • Incidents: None reported.

  • Remedy: 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.

  • Sold At: Yamaha dealers nationwide from June 2006 through September 2007 for between $7,000 and $8,000.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A., of Cypress, Calif.

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: Japan

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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