Yamaha Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash and Fire Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of product: Snowmobiles with aftermarket turbochargers
Hazard: The turbocharger overboost can cause severe engine damage, posing crash and fire hazards to the user.
Remedy: Repair
Consumer Contact: Yamaha at 800-962-7926 anytime or online at www.yamahamotorsports.com and click on "CPSC Alerts" for more information.
Units: About 400
Description: This recall involves Yamaha model year 2016 SR10 "SRViper" snowmobiles that are equipped with a dealer-installed Mountain Performance Inc. (MPI) Turbo Kit sold by Yamaha. The recalled snowmobiles were sold in several colors. The model name is printed on the left and right side of the front cowling. The vehicle identification number (VIN) and the model number are stamped on the frame (tunnel) near the right foot-well. The letter G in the 10th position of the VIN number indicates that the unit was made in the 2016 model year.
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Model |
Model Number |
Colors |
|
SRViper R-TX DX |
SR10RDGB, SR10RDGR |
Blue, Red/Black |
|
SRViper R-TX SE |
SR10RSGL, SR10RSGR |
Blue, Red/White |
|
SRViper R-TX LE |
SR10RLGL, SR10RLGW |
Blue, Red/White |
|
SRViper L-TX DX |
SR10LDGB, SR10LDGR |
Black/Red, Black |
|
SRViper L-TX SE |
SR10LSGL, SR10LSGR |
Blue, Red/White |
|
SRViper L-TX LE |
SR10LLGW |
Blue, White/Red |
|
SRViper S-TX DX 137 |
SR10SD37GR |
Black/Red |
|
SRViper S-TX DX 146 |
SR10SD46GB |
Black |
|
SRViper X-TX SE |
SR10XSGL, SR10XSGR |
Blue, Red/White |
|
SRViper X-TX LE |
SR10XLGL, SR10XLGW |
White/Blue, White/Red |
|
SRViper M-TX 141 SE |
SR10MS41GL, SR10MS41GR |
Blue, Red/White |
|
SRViper M-TX 153 |
SR10M53GB, SR10M53GR |
Black, Red/White |
|
SRViper M-TX 153 SE |
SR10MS53GL, SR10MS53GR |
Blue, Red/White |
|
SRViper M-TX 153 LE |
SR10ML53GL, SR10ML53GW |
Blue, White/Red |
|
SRViper M-TX 162 |
SR10M62GB, SR10M62GR |
Black, Red/Black |
|
SRViper M-TX 162 SE |
SR10MS62GL, SR10MS62GR |
Blue, Red/White |
|
SRViper M-TX 162 LE |
SR10ML62GL, SR10ML62GW |
Blue, White/Red |
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 40 reports of engine damage due to the turbocharge overboost. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact a local Yamaha dealer to schedule a free repair. Yamaha is contacting all registered owners directly.
Sold at: Yamaha snowmobile dealers nationwide from August 2015 through April 2016 for between $12,800 and $14,100. The Mountain Performance Inc. (MPI) Turbo Kits were sold as an after-market accessory at Yamaha snowmobile dealers nationwide from March 2015 through September 2016 for about $3,300.
Distributor: Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A., of Cypress, Calif.
Manufactured in: USA