Richard Cheese Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09172.html Yamaha Motor Corp. Offers Free Repair For 450, 660, and 700 Model Rhino VehiclesCPSC advises consumers not to use the off-road vehicles until repaired WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Yamaha Motor Corp. U.S.A., of Cypress, Calif., is announcing a free repair program to address safety issues with all Rhino 450, 660, and 700 model off-highway recreational vehicles. Yamaha has also agreed to voluntarily suspend sale of these models immediately until repaired. Consumers should immediately stop using these popular recreational vehicles until the repair is installed by a dealer. CPSC staff has investigated more than 50 incidents involving 46 driver and passenger deaths in these three Rhino models. More than two-thirds of the cases involved rollovers and many involved unbelted occupants. Of the rollover-related deaths and hundreds of reported injuries, some of which were serious, many appear to involve turns at relatively low speeds and on level terrain. About 120,000 of the 450 and 660 model Rhinos have been distributed nationwide since Fall 2003. Some units have been equipped by Yamaha with half doors and additional passenger handholds, either before or after sale. Yamaha’s repair includes the installation of a spacer on the rear wheels as well as the removal of the rear anti-sway bar to help reduce the chance of rollover and improve vehicle handling, and continued installation of half doors and additional passenger handholds where these features have not been previously installed to help keep occupants’ arms and legs inside the vehicle during a rollover and reduce injuries. Owners of the affected Rhinos should stop using them and call their dealer to schedule an appointment to have repairs made once they are available and to take advantage of a free helmet offer. Yamaha is also voluntarily implementing the same repair program and suspension of sale for the Rhino 700 model, in order to ensure customer satisfaction. Consumers should stop riding the 700 model until it is repaired. About 25,000 Rhino 700s are part of this repair program. Once these repairs have been made to their vehicles, Rhino users should always wear their helmet and seatbelt and follow the safety instructions and warnings in the on-product labels, owner’s manuals and other safety materials. The Rhino is only recommended for operators 16 and older with a valid driver’s license. All passengers must be tall enough to place both feet on the floorboard with their back against the seat back. For additional information, contact Yamaha at 800-962-7926 anytime, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.yamaha-motor.com Common sense tells me that many of those 46 people involved in the deadly rollovers at "relatively" low speeds (sure) that personal responsibility was a huge issue, not the safety of the vehicle. i wonder how many of those had seats in the back (all MFG's of SXS's strongly urge their customers to not put seats in the bed)??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Mike Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 I never rolled my rhino. I drove the piss out of that thing. I did put my friends on its side but that was all my fault. Not the rhino. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warrior07 Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09172.html Common sense tells me that many of those 46 people involved in the deadly rollovers at "relatively" low speeds (sure) that personal responsibility was a huge issue, not the safety of the vehicle. i wonder how many of those had seats in the back (all MFG's of SXS's strongly urge their customers to not put seats in the bed)??? I new you would start one :stir: er! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Cheese Posted April 1, 2009 Author Share Posted April 1, 2009 I new you would start one :stir: er! yeah....but this time...im on YOUR side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
draggindre Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 never rolled ours but it has been on its side many times and those were at low speeds. no injuries, cause if you use the seat belt they realy work. sorry for the duma$$es that didnt wear them and died. prolly the same people that ride out of bounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quad~dizzle Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 i have a 08-700 rhino and was wondering who has taken of the rear sway bar and how it affects the handling? better i guess or not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avduner Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Removing the sway bar will let it roll over easier, I removed mine on my rhino but it had long travel and rode alot better without it. I would not remove it on a stock one. :rhino: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitcat Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 I was beginning to think the CPA was gotrtag to ban the sale of Rhinos because small children might eat the engine parts! :rhino: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otis Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 I was beginning to think the CPA was gotrtag to ban the sale of Rhinos because small children might eat the engine parts! :mischevious: :rhino: That's funny (CENSORED)! Do we have to wait to get the recall notice in the mail, or can we just drop them off at yamaha with out paperwork? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otis Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 (edited) Do we have to wait to get the recall notice in the mail, or can we just drop them off at yamaha with out paperwork? Ride Now knows nothing about the recall..??... Edited April 2, 2009 by otis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
draggindre Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 i called my dealer and he said i had to wait for the notice and that they still dont have the parts made yet so its gonna be awhile so f it ride and be safe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhinoRobb Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Called Ride&Rape Now and they said the parts won't be available for 6 weeks. Have 2" spacers on mine already so off the swaybar came tonight. I'm mainly a Utah rider so i can use the increased articulation !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90+ PLUS Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 never rolled ours but it has been on its side many times and those were at low speeds. no injuries, cause if you use the seat belt they realy work. sorry for the duma$$es that didnt wear them and died. prolly the same people that ride out of bounds yep i did 2 front flips in a stock rhino with stock seatbelts and nothing was wrong with me or the driver. Removing the sway bar will let it roll over easier, I removed mine on my rhino but it had long travel and rode alot better without it. I would not remove it on a stock one. :rhino: i did that also i like the feeling of the body roll you dont get that with the sway bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KawasakiBob Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 We can thank all the idjits that got stupid and rolled their Rhino and decided to sue Yamaha for this. Its the age of no accountability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandawg Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 A 10 minute job to take off the rear sway bar. I scheduled it to have it done when the parts come in but am wondering how it is going to help. I've had 2" spacers in the rear of mine ever since I bought it and also have offset wheels on all 4 corners. I have never felt like it was going to tip and I run it off road as well as all over the dunes. Now I'm not sure if I will end up taking it in unless they let me keep the sway bar in case I don't like the results of the "voluntary repair" Hell, I think I will take it off and run it around here to see what difference it makes and not even bother to take it in!!!!! "that's the ticket" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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