CPSC recall 17727
Snowmobiles with aftermarket turbochargers
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2017-01-12
On 2017-01-12 the CPSC announced a recall of Snowmobiles with aftermarket turbochargers by Yamaha Motor U, citing the turbocharger overboost can cause severe engine damage, posing crash and fire hazards to the user.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 17727 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2017-01-12 |
| Published | 2017-01-12 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Yamaha Motor U |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Snowmobiles with aftermarket turbochargers | This recall involves Yamaha model year 2016 SR10 "SRViper" snowmobiles that are equipped with a dealer-installed Mountain Performance Inc. (MPI) Turbo Kit sold by Yamaha. The recalled snowmobiles were sold in several colors. The model name is printed on the left and right side of the front cowling. The vehicle identification number (VIN) and the model number are stamped on the frame (tunnel) near the right foot-well. The letter G in the 10th position of the VIN number indicates that the unit was made in the 2016 model year. Model Model Number Colors SRViper R-TX DX SR10RDGB, SR10RDGR Blue, Red/Black SRViper R-TX SE SR10RSGL, SR10RSGR Blue, Red/White SRViper R-TX LE SR10RLGL, SR10RLGW Blue, Red/White SRViper L-TX DX SR10LDGB, SR10LDGR Black/Red, Black SRViper L-TX SE SR10LSGL, SR10LSGR Blue, Red/White SRViper L-TX LE SR10LLGW Blue, White/Red SRViper S-TX DX 137 SR10SD37GR Black/Red SRViper S-TX DX 146 SR10SD46GB Black SRViper X-TX SE SR10XSGL, SR10XSGR Blue, Red/White SRViper X-TX LE SR10XLGL, SR10XLGW White/Blue, White/Red SRViper M-TX 141 SE SR10MS41GL, SR10MS41GR Blue, Red/White SRViper M-TX 153 SR10M53GB, SR10M53GR Black, Red/White SRViper M-TX 153 SE SR10MS53GL, SR10MS53GR Blue, Red/White SRViper M-TX 153 LE SR10ML53GL, SR10ML53GW Blue, White/Red SRViper M-TX 162 SR10M62GB, SR10M62GR Black, Red/Black SRViper M-TX 162 SE SR10MS62GL, SR10MS62GR Blue, Red/White SRViper M-TX 162 LE SR10ML62GL, SR10ML62GW Blue, White/Red
Reason
The turbocharger overboost can cause severe engine damage, posing crash and fire hazards to the user.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
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Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Yamaha-Recalls-Snowmobiles
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