CPSC recall 16738
Yamaha Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2016-04-13
On 2016-04-13 the CPSC announced a recall of Yamaha Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles by Yamaha Motor Usa, citing water can get into the throttle cable and if it freezes during cold weather, the ice can prevent the throttle from returning to idle. This can cause the rider to lose control, pos….
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 16738 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2016-04-13 |
| Published | 2016-04-13 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Yamaha Motor Usa |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Yamaha Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles | This recall involves model year 2016 YXZ1000R and YXZ1000R SE Side-by-Side utility vehicles sold in four colors: orange and black, blue and white, silver and red, and yellow and white. The model name (YXZ…) and "1000" is displayed in a graphic on both the left and right side of the vehicle. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is stamped on the frame near the driver's side rear wheel. The letter G in the 10th position of the VIN number indicates that the unit was made in the 2016 model year.
Reason
Water can get into the throttle cable and if it freezes during cold weather, the ice can prevent the throttle from returning to idle. This can cause the rider to lose control, posing crash and injury hazards.
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/2016/Yamaha-Recalls-Utility-Vehicles
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