CPSC recall 08552
Model Year 2008 Rhino YXR450 and YXR700 Side-by-Side Vehicles
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2014-05-23
On 2014-05-23 the CPSC announced a recall of Model Year 2008 Rhino YXR450 and YXR700 Side-by-Side Vehicles by Yamaha Motor Manufacturing, citing 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….
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08552 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2008-03-25 |
| Published | 2014-05-23 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Yamaha Motor Manufacturing |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Model Year 2008 Rhino YXR450 and YXR700 Side-by-Side Vehicles | 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.
Reason
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.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Yamaha-Motor-Corporation-USA-Recalls-Rhino-Side-by-Side-Vehicles-Due-to-Risk-of-Brake-Failure
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