The rear wheels can loosen, causing a crash
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Yamaha Motor Corporation of Cypress, Calif., is recalling about 4,800 Yamaha Viking VI side x side vehicles.
The rear wheels can loosen and cause the rear end of the vehicle to wobble or the rear wheels to come off and cause the vehicle to crash, resulting an injury or death hazard.
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
This recall involves 2015 model YXC700DF (Viking VI), YXC700DHFH (Viking VI Hunter), YXC700PF (Viking VI EPS) and YXC700PHFH (Viking VI EPS Hunter) side x side vehicles.
Model numbers can be found on the owner’s manual. The letter F in the 10th position of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) indicates that the vehicle is 2015 model. The VIN is stamped on the frame behind the left rear wheel. The “Viking VI” model name is printed on the left side of the front hood.
The vehicles come in Realtree (multicolor), hunter green, red and steel blue.
The recalled vehicles, manufactured in the U.S., were sold exclusively at Yamaha side x side dealerships nationwide from June 2014, through March 2015, for $12,800 to $14,600.
Consumers should immediately stop using the vehicles and contact their local Yamaha dealer to schedule a free repair. Yamaha is contacting all registered owners directly.
Consumers may contact Yamaha at (800) 962-7926 anytime.
