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Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A. Recalls Rhino Side-by-Side Vehicles Due to Risk of Brake Failure

Date: March 25, 2008
Company: Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corp. of America, of Newnan, Ga.
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 Rhinos and contact any authorized Yamaha Rhino dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners were sent direct mail notification of this recall.

Affected Products

This recall involves model year 2008 Rhino YXR450 and YXR700 Side-by-Side Vehicles as listed below: Make/Model Primary Identification Numbers 2008 Rhino 450 YXR45FX AJ32Y-001001 ~ 001598 YXR45FHX AJ30Y-000501 ~ 000897 YXR45FSPX AJ34Y-000201 ~ 000794 2008 Rhino 700FI YXR70FX AM16Y-000101 ~ 003000 YXR70FDUX AM20Y-000101 ~ 000700 YXR70FHX AM18Y-000101 ~ 000800 YXR70FSEPX/FSP2X AM23Y-000101 ~ 001000 YXR70FSPX AM21Y-000101 ~ 001200 The Primary Identification Number is stamped on the driver's side rear tire frame rail.

Why Was This Recalled?

The brake caliper on the left front wheel could have been made incorrectly, resulting in brake fluid leaking. This can cause a loss of braking and control of the vehicle, posing a serious safety risk to the driver and passenger.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corp. of America, of Newnan, Ga.

Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corp. of America, of Newnan, Ga. has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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