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Product Recall Number: 22-781

Why was Yamaha Viking Off-Road Side-by-Side vehicles recalled?

Improperly installed rear brake lines can cause brake fluid to leak and reduce vehicle control, posing crash and injury hazards.  

Yamaha Viking Off-Road Side-by-Side vehicles
Here's product recall specific data for Yamaha Viking Off-Road Side-by-Side vehicles.

  • Product Recall Number: 22-781

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2022-09-29

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

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

  • Description: This recall involves Model Year 2022 Yamaha Viking Off-Road Side-by-Side three passenger vehicles with model numbers YXM70VPANG/PHNH and YXM70VPRNC (Viking Ranch Edition). 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***********101648***********1018472022YXM70VPHNH***********101103***********1011222022YXM70VPRNC (Viking Ranch Edition)***********101455***********101634

  • Hazard Description: Improperly installed rear brake lines can cause brake fluid to leak and reduce vehicle control, posing crash and injury hazards.  

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Repair

  • Units: About 330

  • Incidents: The firm has received four reports of incidents of the brake pipe making contact with the drive shaft causing brake fluid to leak. No injuries or accidents have been reported.

  • Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A. for a free inspection and repair. Yamaha is contacting all registered owners directly.

  • Sold At: Authorized Yamaha Side-by-Side dealers nationwide from March 2022 through August 2022 for between $14,000 and $14,700.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corp. of America, of Newnan, Georgia

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

  • Manufactured In: United States

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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