Yamaha Rhino Recall
Posted by Jamie Sheller
April 2, 2009 10:15 PM
April 2, 2009 10:15 PM
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The Yamaha Rhino is a two passenger off-road recreational vehicle. Recently, Yamaha Motor Corp., USA recalled 145,000 Rhinos. Rhino sales have also been suspended. The recall was announced by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. At the time of the recall, 46 deaths and hundred of injuries had been caused by three Rhino models from the time they were first distributed in 2003, until now. Most of the accidents involving injuries or death were rollovers. All Yamaha Rhino 450, 660 and 700 models were recalled for repairs that are intended to reduce the risk of rollover and keep riders’ limbs inside the vehicle.