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Recalls / 2017-01-12

Yamaha Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash and Fire Hazards (Recall Alert)

17727 · Recalled 2017-01-12 · CPSC page

Turbo unit from MPI Turbo Kit
Turbo unit from MPI Turbo Kit

Description

This recall involves Yamaha model year 2016 SR10 "SRViper" snowmobiles that are equipped with a dealer-installed Mountain Performance Inc. (MPI) Turbo Kit sold by Yamaha. The recalled snowmobiles were sold in several colors. The model name is printed on the left and right side of the front cowling. The vehicle identification number (VIN) and the model number are stamped on the frame (tunnel) near the right foot-well. The letter G in the 10th position of the VIN number indicates that the unit was made in the 2016 model year. Model Model Number Colors SRViper R-TX DX SR10RDGB, SR10RDGR Blue, Red/Black SRViper R-TX SE SR10RSGL, SR10RSGR Blue, Red/White SRViper R-TX LE SR10RLGL, SR10RLGW Blue, Red/White SRViper L-TX DX SR10LDGB, SR10LDGR Black/Red, Black SRViper L-TX SE SR10LSGL, SR10LSGR Blue, Red/White SRViper L-TX LE SR10LLGW Blue, White/Red SRViper S-TX DX 137 SR10SD37GR Black/Red SRViper S-TX DX 146 SR10SD46GB Black SRViper X-TX SE SR10XSGL, SR10XSGR Blue, Red/White SRViper X-TX LE SR10XLGL, SR10XLGW White/Blue, White/Red SRViper M-TX 141 SE SR10MS41GL, SR10MS41GR Blue, Red/White SRViper M-TX 153 SR10M53GB, SR10M53GR Black, Red/White SRViper M-TX 153 SE SR10MS53GL, SR10MS53GR Blue, Red/White SRViper M-TX 153 LE SR10ML53GL, SR10ML53GW Blue, White/Red SRViper M-TX 162 SR10M62GB, SR10M62GR Black, Red/Black SRViper M-TX 162 SE SR10MS62GL, SR10MS62GR Blue, Red/White SRViper M-TX 162 LE SR10ML62GL, SR10ML62GW Blue, White/Red

Hazards

The turbocharger overboost can cause severe engine damage, posing crash and fire hazards to the user.

Reported injuries

The firm has received 40 reports of engine damage due to the turbocharge overboost. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact a local Yamaha dealer to schedule a free repair. Yamaha is contacting all registered owners directly.

Products

NameModelUnits
Snowmobiles with aftermarket turbochargersAbout 400

Parties

Distributor
Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A., of Cypress, Calif.
Made in
United States
Sold at
Yamaha snowmobile dealers nationwide, 800, $14, 300.

Consumer contact

Yamaha at 800-962-7926 anytime or online at www.yamahamotorsports.com and click on "CPSC Alerts" for more information.

More images

SR10RDGB (“SRViper R-TX DX”) – Also available in Red/Black
SR10RDGB (“SRViper R-TX DX”) – Also available in Red/Black
SR10RSGR (“SRViper R-TX SE”) – Also available in Blue
SR10RSGR (“SRViper R-TX SE”) – Also available in Blue
SR10RLGL (“SRViper R-TX LE”) – Also available in White/Red
SR10RLGL (“SRViper R-TX LE”) – Also available in White/Red
SR10LDGR (“SRViper L-TX DX”) – Also available in Black
SR10LDGR (“SRViper L-TX DX”) – Also available in Black
SR10LSGR (“SRViper L-TX SE”) – Also available in Blue
SR10LSGR (“SRViper L-TX SE”) – Also available in Blue
SR10LLG (“SRViper L-TX LE”) – also available in Red/White
SR10LLG (“SRViper L-TX LE”) – also available in Red/White
SR10SD37GR (“SRViper S-TX DX 137”)
SR10SD37GR (“SRViper S-TX DX 137”)
SR10SD46GB (“SRViper S-TX DX 146”)
SR10SD46GB (“SRViper S-TX DX 146”)
SR10XSGR (“SRViper X-TX SE”) – Also available in Blue
SR10XSGR (“SRViper X-TX SE”) – Also available in Blue
SR10XLGL (“SRViper X-TX LE”) – Also available in White/Red
SR10XLGL (“SRViper X-TX LE”) – Also available in White/Red
SR10MS41GR (“SRViper M-TX SE 141”) – Also available in Blue
SR10MS41GR (“SRViper M-TX SE 141”) – Also available in Blue
SR10M53GB (“SRViper M-TX 153”) – Also available in Red
SR10M53GB (“SRViper M-TX 153”) – Also available in Red
SR10MS53GL (“SRViper M-TX SE 153”) – Also available in Red
SR10MS53GL (“SRViper M-TX SE 153”) – Also available in Red
SR10ML53GW (“SRViper M-TX LE 153”) – Also available in Blue
SR10ML53GW (“SRViper M-TX LE 153”) – Also available in Blue
SR10M62GR (“SRViper M-TX 162”) – Also available in Black
SR10M62GR (“SRViper M-TX 162”) – Also available in Black
SR10MS62GL (“SRViper M-TX 162 SE”) – Also available in Red
SR10MS62GL (“SRViper M-TX 162 SE”) – Also available in Red
SR10ML62GW (“SRViper M-TX 162 LE”) – Also available in Blue
SR10ML62GW (“SRViper M-TX 162 LE”) – Also available in Blue

Source: CPSC recall 17727. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.