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Yamaha Recalls Big Bear ATVs Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

Date: July 2, 2013
Company: Yamaha Motor Corporation USA, of Cypress, Calif.
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

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. Options: Repair

Affected Products

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.

Why Was This Recalled?

The front shock absorber can break apart and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle, posing a crash hazard.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Yamaha Motor Corporation USA, of Cypress, Calif.

Yamaha Motor Corporation USA, of Cypress, Calif. has 2 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report