The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·22781·Announced 2022-09-29

Yamaha Viking Off-Road Side-by-Side Vehicles Recalled for Brake Hazards

Yamaha is recalling about 330 Model Year 2022 Viking Off-Road Side-by-Side vehicles because improperly installed rear brake lines can leak brake fluid and reduce vehicle control, creating crash and injury hazards.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (improperly installed brake lines) that poses a risk of crash and injury. Although no injuries or accidents have been reported, the hazard presents a significant risk of harm to occupants, meeting the High severity threshold.

Plain-English summary

Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corp. of America is recalling about 330 Model Year 2022 Yamaha Viking Off-Road Side-by-Side three-passenger vehicles due to improperly installed rear brake lines that can cause brake fluid to leak and reduce vehicle control.

The recalled vehicles include model numbers YXM70VPANG/PHNH and YXM70VPRNC (Viking Ranch Edition), sold in Copper Metallic, Hunter Green, and Tactical Green colors. The vehicles were sold through authorized Yamaha Side-by-Side dealers nationwide between March 2022 and August 2022 for between $14,000 and $14,700.

Yamaha has received four reports of incidents where the brake pipe made contact with the drive shaft, causing brake fluid to leak. No injuries or accidents have been reported to date.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A. at 800-889-2624 (8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday) or visit https://www.yamahamotorsports.com and click on "CPSC Recalls" for a free inspection and repair. Yamaha is contacting all registered owners directly.

The recalled product

Product
Yamaha Viking Off-Road Side-by-Side vehicles
Manufacturer
Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corp. of America, of Newnan, Georgia
Category
Vehicle — Off-Road Vehicle
Hazard
  • brake-fluid-leak
  • brake-line-defect
  • crash-hazard
  • loss-of-vehicle-control
Affected units
330

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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