Yamaha Recalls 2008 Rhinos
Yamaha Motor Corp. USA of Cypress Calif. has recalled some of its 2008 Rhino side-by-side vehicles due to a problem with a brake caliper.
The recall, which was voluntarily conducted by Yamaha in cooperation with the Consumer Products Safety Commission, affects about 7,800 Rhino YXR450 and YXR700 UTVs. Owners of these vehicles should stop using them immediately unless otherwise instructed.
The brake caliper on the left front wheel may have been made incorrectly, which could result in brake fluid leaking. This can cause a loss of braking and control of the vehicle, which poses a serious safety risk to the driver and passenger. No injuries have been reported.
These vehicles, which retailed for between $8,300 and $12,000, were sold nationwide from October 2007 through March 2008.
For additional information, vehicle owners can contact Yamaha at (800) 962-7926 or visit the company’s website at http://www.yamaha-motor.com/
Vehicles Recalled:
| Make | Model | Primary Identification Numbers |
| 2008 Rhino 450 | YXR45FX YXR45FHX YXR45FSPX | AJ32Y-001001 ~ 001598 AJ30Y-000501 ~ 000897 AJ34Y-000201 ~ 000794 |
| 2008 Rhino 700FI | YXR70FX YXR70FDUX YXR70FHX YXR70FSEPX/FSP2X YXR70FSPX | AM16Y–000101 ~ 003000 AM20Y-000101 ~ 000700 AM18Y-000101 ~ 000800 AM23Y-000101 ~ 001000 AM21Y-000101 ~ 001200 |
