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Restraint / CrashOctober 16, 2007CPSC #08505

Yamaha Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Risk of Injury and Death from Steering Problem

Product
ATVs & Off-Road
Units affected
5,700
Remedy
repair

What was recalled

This recall involves all model year 2007 PZ50 snowmobiles, including PZ50W (Phazer), PZ50FXW (Phazer FX), PZ50GTW (Phazer GT), PZ50MW (Phazer Mountain Lite), and PZ50VTW (Venture Lite) model snowmobiles.

Hazard

Snow and ice stuck around the steering idler arm can cause a loss of steering ability, posing a risk of injury and death to drivers and passengers.

Injuries

None reported.

Made in

Japan

Where it was sold

  • Yamaha dealers nationwide from June 2006 through September 2007 for between $7,000 and $8,000.

Photos

Recalled Snowmobile
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