All Yamaha Rhino 450 and 660 model vehicles were recalled for repairs designed to prevent accidents that resulted in 46 deaths and hundreds of injuries. The reported deaths occurred between the fall of 2003, when the vehicles were first distributed, through this year.
MONTGOMERY, ALA. (March 31, 2009) - The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a major recall of over 120,000 Yamaha Rhino off-highway recreational vehicles. The recall involves all Rhino 450, 660 and 700 model vehicles, which have been linked to 46 deaths and hundreds of injuries. Reports of serious injury and death linked to this vehicle have been reported since 2003, leaving many to wonder if this action is an example of "too little, too late."
Yamaha has issued a recall alert for 2008 models of its Yamaha Rhino 450 and 700 side-by-side vehicles. The brake caliper on the left front wheel could have been made incorrectly, resulting in a brake fluid leak.This can cause loss of braking and vehicle control, posing serious safety risks to driver and passenger.
