Off-Road Side-by-Side vehicles recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

May 12, 2022

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

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

Recall number

22747

Brand / firm

Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corp of America, of Newnan, Georgia

Sold / distributed

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

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.