Yamaha Motor Corporation has announced a Yamaha Rhino side-by-side recall due to risk of brake failure. The recalled Yamaha Rhino products are Model Year 2008 Yamaha Rhino YXR450 and YXR700 Side-by-Side Vehicles—about 7,800 vehicles.

This Yamaha Rhino side-by-side recall involves potentally-defective brakes. According to the Yamaha Rhino ATV recall announcement, the brake caliper on the left front wheel could have been made incorrectly, resulting in brake fluid leaking. This can cause a loss of braking and control of the vehicle, posing a serious safety risk to the driver and passenger.

For more information, see our Yamaha Rhino ATV recall information.

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The CPSC has announced a Polaris Outlaw recall—about 11,300 Polaris Outlaws, certain model year 2006-2008. According to Polaris Industries Inc. of Minnesota, a retention bolt can come loose causing the rear wheels to lock up, which poses a risk of serious injury to the rider.
Polaris has received 11 reports of loss of control, including one rider who suffered a strained leg muscle.

The Polaris Outlaw recall involves select 2006-2008 Polaris “Outlaw” ATVs with Independent Rear Suspension (IRS). The affected models are:

2006 OUTLAW 500 “IRS”
2007 OUTLAW 500 “IRS”
2007 OUTLAW 525 “IRS”
2008 OUTLAW 525 “IRS”

The model name is printed on decals located on either side of the fuel tank.

The recalled Polaris Outlaw ATVs were sold at Polaris dealers nationwide from January 2006 through January 2008 for between $6,900 and $7,400. Read about other ATV recalls.

Posted March 2008.

Labels: ATV recalls, Polaris

Due to the volume of people contacting us regarding Yamaha Rhino rollover accidents, we have launched a Yamaha Rhino lawsuit website. The site includes information on the following:

• Yamaha Rhino – Lawyer and Attorney: Our law firm has a national reputation in the area of product liability and is currently handling Yamaha Rhino cases throughout the United States.
• Yamaha Rhino Recall: There has not been a Yamaha Rhino recall, but Yamaha has offered Yamaha Rhino owners doors and handholds.
• Yamaha Rhino Rollover Injury: We represent a number of people who suffered severe leg and arm fractures in side-by-side Yamaha Rhino rollovers. These rollovers can result in occupants’ arms and legs being trapped between the ground and the passenger protective cage.
• Yamaha Rhino Wrongful Death: Lead attorney on the Yamaha Rhino cases, Fred Pritzker, was recently interviewed by NBC affiliate KSBY regarding the death of a 12-year-old girl in California.
• Yamaha Rhino Lawsuit FAQ: Our Yamaha Rhino lawsuit FAQ provides valuable information for people injured in Yamaha Rhino accidents and families considering a wrongful death lawsuit.
  

“We are receiving scores of inquiries from people injured on certain Yamaha Rhino ATVs. The pattern of injury is strikingly similar: low speed turns leading to sudden rollovers. The legs and arms of occupants – even while using seat belts – are crushed by the roll cage as the vehicle slams to the ground. These people have been seriously injured, and we are making every effort to help them obtain compensation for damages caused by the Yamaha Rhino.” – Attorney Fred Pritzker

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