Yamaha Recalls Big Bear ATVs Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 13-741 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- July 2, 2013
- Brand
- Yamaha
- Category
- Sports, bikes and outdoor
- Products
- Yamaha All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- Hazard
- Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
- Hazard type
- Electric shockCrashes and loss of control
- Remedy
- Repair
- Units
- About 100
- Made in
- United States
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 23, 2014
What was recalled
The recalled vehicles are four-wheeled 2012 Yamaha Big Bear 400 ATVs. The model numbers YFM40FBBGR, YFM40FBBL and YFM40FGBGR can be found on the left and right side panels of the unit. The ATVs are blue, green or camouflage and have black gear racks on the front and back. The words Yamaha Big Bear can be found on both sides of the ATV and the fuel tank. The VIN number is stamped on the frame just behind the front left wheel. The letter "C" in the 10th position of the VIN indicates the ATV was made in 2012.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Yamaha All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) · About 100 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Yamaha ATV dealers nationwide from August 2012 to May 2013 for between $6,500 and $7,000.; Yamaha Motor Corporation USA, of Cypress, Calif..
Injuries or incidents reported
Yamaha is aware of 14 incidents of the front shocks braking apart. No injuries have been reported.
Consumer contact
Yamaha at (800) 962-7926 anytime or online at www.yamahamotorsports.com and under the Outdoors tab click on Parts and Service, and then click Factory Modification Campaigns and select the Big Bear 400.
Recall history and context
Yamaha appears in 36 CPSC recalls on record. See all Yamaha recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 451 recalls in the sports, bikes and outdoor category, 74 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Yamaha All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) (About 100 units). The recalled vehicles are four-wheeled 2012 Yamaha Big Bear 400 ATVs.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Crash Hazard (Recall Alert).
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact their local Yamaha dealer to schedule a free repair. Yamaha is contacting its registered owners directly.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.