Yamaha Recalls Wolverine RMAX Off-Road Side-By-Side Vehicles Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards

Name of Product: Off-Road Side-by-Side vehicles

Hazard: The recalled vehicles can have a damaged fuel tank causing fuel to leak, posing fire and explosion hazards.

Remedy: Repair

Recall Date: May 12, 2022

Units: About 4,130

Consumer Contact: Yamaha Motor Corporation USA at 800-889-2624 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or online at https://www.yamahamotorsports.com/motorsports/pages/cpsc-recalls or at www.Yamahamotorsports.com and click on “CPSC Recalls” for more information.

Description: This recall involves Off-Road Side-by-Side vehicles with model numbers YXF10WPZMG (Wolverine RMAX 4 SE), YXF10WPLML (Wolverine RMAX 4 LE), YXF10WPAMS (Wolverine RMAX 4), YXE10WPZMG (Wolverine RMAX 2 SE), YXE10WPAMS/YXE10WPAMW (Wolverine RMAX 2), and YXE10WPLML (Wolverine RMAX 2 LE).  The side-by-side vehicles were sold in silver, white, black, yellow, gray and blue colors. The model name Wolverine RMAX is printed on the right and left sides of the vehicles. 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.  VIN numbers included in this recall are ***AN44Y***101342 ***AN39Y***102877.  The VIN range is sequential in the last six digits 101342-102877.  

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact an authorized Yamaha dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair. Yamaha is contacting all registered owners directly.  

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received two reports of the fuel tanks being assembled incorrectly. There were no incidents of fuel leakage, and no injuries have been reported. 

Sold At: Yamaha side by side dealers nationwide from February 2021 through July 2021 for between $22,700 and $26,700.

Manufacturer: Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corp of America, of Newnan, Georgia 

Importer: Yamaha Motor Corporation USAof Cypress, Calif.

Manufactured In: United States