Product Recall Number: 22-753
Why was Model Year 2021 and 2022 Kodiak 700 All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) recalled?
The vehicles are missing the “Maximum Loading Limit” label which can cause loads and tongue weights that are too heavy for the vehicle’s trailer towing and hitch, posing a crash and injury hazards due to the excessive weight.
Product Recall Number: 22-753
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2022-06-30
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Model Year 2021 and 2022 Kodiak 700 All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Description: This recall involves model years 2021 and 2022 Kodiak 700 ATVs, model number YWF700 FWB. The single passenger vehicles were sold in green and orange, beige, green and black color combinations. KODIAK 700 is printed on the sides of the vehicle and the model number under the seat near the air cleaner.
Hazard Description: The vehicles are missing the “Maximum Loading Limit” label which can cause loads and tongue weights that are too heavy for the vehicle’s trailer towing and hitch, posing a crash and injury hazards due to the excessive weight.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: New Instructions
Units: About 3,500
Incidents: None reported
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact Yamaha to receive a trailer towing and hitch weight label. Yamaha is mailing the label with application instructions directly to consumers. Consumer can also contact an authorized Yamaha ATV dealer to schedule free label application. Yamaha is contacting all registered owners directly.
Sold At: Yamaha dealers nationwide from October 2020 through April 2022 for between $10,500 and $11,500.
Importers: Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A., of Cypress, California
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: Japan
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed