Yamaha recalls 2021 Wolverine RMAX4 1000 recreational off-highway vehicles due to rear shock absorber mounts that can break, risking crashes and injuries. Owners must stop using and contact a dealer for free repairs.
Yamaha is recalling 2021 model year Wolverine RMAX4 1000 recreational off-highway vehicles because their rear shock absorber mounts can break, leading to crashes and injuries. This affects vehicles sold in blue, green, and gray colors with specific model numbers. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/2913-yamaha-2021-wolverine-rmax4-1000-rovs-rear-shock-mounts-can.
“Yamaha 2021 Wolverine RMAX4 1000 ROVs: Rear Shock Mounts Can Break Causing Crashes.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/2913-yamaha-2021-wolverine-rmax4-1000-rovs-rear-shock-mounts-can. Based on CPSC recall #8995 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Yamaha-Recalls-Recreational-Off-Highway-Vehicles-Due-to-Crash-and-Injury-Hazards-Recall-Alert).
Yamaha recalled model year 2021 Wolverine 1000 RMAX4 recreational off-highway vehicles due to crash and injury hazards from breaking rear shock absorber mounts, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Feb. 11, 2021. Owners should stop using the vehicles and contact an authorized Yamaha dealer for a free repair.
Sold at: Yamaha dealers nationwide from October 2020 through December 2020
Price: Between $21,300 and $25,300
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact an authorized Yamaha dealer to schedule a free repair. Yamaha is contacting all registered owners directly. For more information, consumers can call Yamaha at 800-962-7926 anytime or visit https://yamaha-motor.com/ and click on "CPSC Recall Alerts".
The hazard
The vehicles' rear shock absorber mounts can break, posing crash and injury hazards. Yamaha has received one report of the rear shock absorber breaking loose. No injuries have been reported.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls of similar products include Kawasaki 2026 Teryx4 H2/Teryx5 H2 Recalls (2026-06-11), Luyuan X-Pro Eagle & FRP Sahara Youth ATVs (2025-12-11), and Sunderwell XW-A17 ATV Recall (2026-06-25).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the model year 2021 on the vehicle's frame. Look for the model number near the driver's seat front left corner. The vehicles were sold in blue, green, or gray colors.
Brand
Yamaha
Product
Model Year 2021 Wolverine RMAX4 1000 Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles (ROVs)
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using It Now
Immediately stop using the recalled vehicles as they pose a crash and injury hazard.
Contact Dealer for Repair
Contact an authorized Yamaha dealer to schedule a free repair for the rear shock absorber mounts.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact an authorized Yamaha dealer to schedule a free repair. Yamaha is contacting all registered owners directly.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
Nationwide
Not listed
CPSC “Sold at”: “Yamaha dealers nationwide from October 2020 through December 2020 for between $21,300 and $25,300.”
Sold nationwide.
Take action
Contact Yamaha
We’ve drafted a message you can send Yamaha to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 8995 — Yamaha 2021 Wolverine RMAX4 1000 ROVs: Rear Shock Mounts Can Break Causing Crashes
Hello,
I own a Yamaha 2021 Wolverine RMAX4 1000 ROVs: Rear Shock Mounts Can Break Causing Crashes that is covered by recall 8995 from Yamaha.
The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact an authorized Yamaha dealer to schedule a free repair. Yamaha is contacting all registered owners directly.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 3, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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