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Yamaha Recalls Viking Off-Road Side-by-Side Vehicles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)

Recall 23-719 · December 29, 2022 · Yamaha

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A. for a free inspection and repair. Yamaha is contacting all registered owners directly.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
23-719 (CPSC)
Recall date
December 29, 2022
Brand
Yamaha
Category
Sports, bikes and outdoor
Products
Yamaha Viking Off-Road Side-by-Side vehicles
Hazard
Crash and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)
Hazard type
Crashes and loss of control
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 500
Made in
United States
Last updated by CPSC
December 29, 2022

What was recalled

This recall involves Model Year 2022 Yamaha Viking Off-Road Side-by-Side three passenger vehicles with model numbers YXM70VPANG (Viking EPS) and YXM70VPRNC (Viking EPS Ranch), and six passenger vehicles with model numbers YXC70VPXNG/YXC70VPHNH (Viking VI EPS) and YXC70VPRNC (Viking VI EPS Ranch). The recalled side-by-side vehicles were sold in Copper Metallic, Hunter Green and Tactical Green colors. The model name is printed on the right and left sides of the vehicle body. 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. The VIN number ranges for recalled Yamaha Viking Off-Road Side-by-Side include the following: MY Model VIN Start VIN End 2022 YXM70VPANG (Viking EPS) ***********101868 ***********101907 2022 YXM70VPRNC (Viking EPS Ranch) ***********101655 ***********101704 2022 YXC70VPXNG (Viking VI EPS) ***********100954 ***********101043 2022 YXC70VPHNH (Viking VI EPS) ***********100609 ***********100638 2022 YXC70VPRNC (Viking VI EPS Ranch) ***********101575 ***********101853

Is my product affected?

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  • Yamaha Viking Off-Road Side-by-Side vehicles · About 500 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Authorized Yamaha Side-by-Side dealers nationwide from July 2022 through October 2022 for between $14,000 and $16,100.; Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corp. of America, of Newnan, Georgia; Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A., of Cypress, California.

Consumer contact

Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A. at 800-962-7926 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at https://www.yamahamotorsports.com/motorsports/pages/cpsc-recalls or www.Yamahamotorsports.com and click on "CPSC Recalls" for more information.

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 Viking Off-Road Side-by-Side vehicles (About 500 units). This recall involves Model Year 2022 Yamaha Viking Off-Road Side-by-Side three passenger vehicles with model numbers YXM70VPANG (Viking EPS) and YXM70VPRNC (Viking EPS Ranch), and six passenger vehicles with model numbers YXC70VPXNG/YXC70VPHNH (Viking VI EPS) and YXC70VPRNC (Viking VI EPS Ranch).

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Crash and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert).

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A. for a free inspection and repair. Yamaha is contacting all registered owners directly.

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