Yamaha Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

The hazard

Fuel hose joint can leak during operation, posing a fire hazard.

Incidents reported: There have been four reports of fuel leakage. No injuries reported.

What to do now

Repair

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact their local Yamaha dealer to schedule a free repair. Yamaha is contacting its customers directly.

Contact: Yamaha at (800) 962-7926 anytime or online at www.yamahamotorsports.com and under the Sports tab, subcategory Snowmobile, click on Parts and Service, then Factory Modification Campaigns for more information.

Read the official CPSC notice ↗

About this recall

This recall involves model year 2014 SR10R (SRViper), SR10RXS (SRViper RTX SE), SR10L (SRViper LTX), SR10LS (SRViper LTX SE) and SR10XS (SRViper XTX) snowmobiles and model year 2015 SR10LS (SRViper LTX SE) snowmobiles. They were sold in a variety of red, black, blue and white color combinations. The VIN number is stamped on the tunnel near the right side footrest. The letter E in the 10th position of the VIN number indicates that the unit was made in the 2014 model year, and a letter F in the 10th position indicates that the unit was made in the 2015 model year. The model number can be found on the lower left and right cowling just below the word "YAMAHA."

Product photos

Black and Red Yamaha 2014 model SR10R (“SRViper”)

Blue and White Yamaha 2014 model SR10RXS (“SRViper RTX SE”) – Also available in Red

Black and Red Yamaha 2014 model SR10L (“SRViper LTX”)

Red and Black Yamaha 2014 model R10LS (“SRViper LTX SE”) – Also available in Blue

Blue and White Yamaha 2014 model SR10XS (“SRViper XTX”) – Also available in Red

Blue and White Yamaha 2015 model SR 10LS (“SRViper LTX SE”) – Also available in Red/White

Photos: U.S. CPSC