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Yamaha Bruin 250, Bruin 350 4WD and 2WD, Big Bear 400, Kodiak 400, Kodiak 450, and Wolverine 450 ATVs

Class I - Dangerous
🏠 Consumer Products Recalled: November 2, 2005 Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A., of Cypress, Calif. Other Consumer Products Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    (About 70,000)
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A., of Cypress, Calif.
Reason for Recall:
The protective boots covering the steering system's tie-rod ends (universal joints) on the recalled ATVs could be pinched during installation or adjustment, cutting a hole in the rubber. If this occurs, grease could escape, and contaminants, such as sand or mud, could get into the assembly through the hole, causing accelerated wear. This could result in abnormal steering free play. If the ATV continues to be operated without repair, the ball and socket portion of the tie-rod end could wear to the point that they separate, resulting in loss of steering control, which could cause a vehicle crash with injury or death.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
ongoing
Hazard:
The protective boots covering the steering system's tie-rod ends (universal joints) on the recalled ATVs could be pinched during installation or adjustment, cutting a hole in the rubber. If this occurs, grease could escape, and contaminants, such as sand or mud, could get into the assembly through the hole, causing accelerated wear. This could result in abnormal steering free play. If the ATV continues to be operated without repair, the ball and socket portion of the tie-rod end could wear to the point that they separate, resulting in loss of steering control, which could cause a vehicle crash with injury or death.
Remedy:
Free repair. Registered owners of the affected units were notified directly by mail sent on October 14, 2005. Consumers should stop using their ATV immediately and contact an authorized Yamaha dealer to schedule an appointment for repair.

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Product Information

Full Description:

Yamaha has announced a voluntary recall of certain 2005 and 2006 Yamaha Bruin 250, Bruin 350 4WD and 2WD, Big Bear 400, Kodiak 400, and Kodiak 450 ATVs, and certain 2006 Wolverine 450 ATVs. Below is a list of make, model and vehicle identification numbers (VIN) involved in the recall. Make/Model Vehicle Identification Number ("VIN") 2005 Bruin 250 2WD 2006 Bruin 250 2WD 2005 Bruin 350 Auto 2WD 2006 Bruin 350 Auto 2WD 2005 Bruin 350 Auto 4WD 2006 Bruin 350 Auto 4WD 2005 Bruin 350 Auto 4WD Hunter 2006 Bruin 350 Auto 4WD Hunter 2005 Big Bear 400 4WD 2006 Big Bear 400 4WD 2005 Kodiak 400 4WD 2006 Kodiak 400 4WD 2005 Kodiak 400 4WD/Hunter 2006 Kodiak 400 4WD/Hunter 2005 Kodiak 450 4WD 2005 Kodiak 450 4WD 2005 Kodiak 450 4WD/Hunter 2005 Kodiak 450 4WD/Hunter 2005 Kodiak 450 4WD SE 2006 Wolverine 450 4WD YFM250BT YFM250BV YFM350BAT YFM350BAV YFM350FAT YFM350FAV YFM350FAHT YFM350FAHV YFM400FT YFM400FV YFM400FAT YFM400FAV YFM400FAHT YFM400FAHV YFM450FAT YFM450FAV YFM450FAHT YFM450FAHV YFM450FASET YFM450FXV AG01Y-0116001 ~ 0120900 AG01Y-0120901 ~ 0123400 AH10Y-0012901 ~ 0016600 AH10Y-0016601 ~ 0020100 AH09Y-0019301 ~ 0023500 AH09Y-0023501 ~ 0029400 AH13Y-0002601 ~ 0003600 AH13Y-0003601 ~ 0006100 AH06Y-0055101 ~ 0057600 AH06Y-0057601 ~ 0059281 AJ15Y-0000101 ~ 0009600 AJ15Y-0009601 ~ 0011700 AJ17Y-0000101 ~ 0002100 AJ17Y-0002101 ~ 0003200 AJ14Y-0000101 ~ 0014900 AJ14Y-0014901 ~ 0018800 AJ16Y-0000101 ~ 0005300 AJ16Y-0005301 ~ 0008300 AJ18Y-0000101 ~ 0002700 AJ21Y-0000101 ~ 0001400

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

(About 70,000)

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:

View on CPSC.gov

CPSC Recall Number: 06506

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