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06-22-2005, 04:05 PM
1997-1998 Yamaha Snowmobiles - Front Ski Columns
Yamaha Snowmobiles '97-'98
Yamaha Motor Corporation has announced a recall of the following 1997 and 1998 Yamaha snowmobile models due to potentially defective front suspension ski columns:
VX 500/600/700
VT 500/600/700
MM 600/700
SRX 600/700
MSRX 700
The recall was issued when it was discovered the welds o*n the ski columns may not have adequate penetration. If the weld fails while the snowmobile is in use, loss of control and possible injury or death could result. Yamaha requests all owners of the above listed machines to contact their authorized Yamaha snowmobile dealer and arrange for the replacement of the ski columns. Yamaha will pay for parts and labor, including an inspection of ski alignment. Yamaha asks all owners of these machines to avoid riding them until the affected parts are replaced. If you have any questions regarding this recall, please contact Yamaha's customer relations department at the address or phone number listed below:
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. Customer Relations Department P.O. Box 6555 Cypress, CA 90630
1-800-962-7926
Yamaha Snowmobiles '97-'98
Yamaha Motor Corporation has announced a recall of the following 1997 and 1998 Yamaha snowmobile models due to potentially defective front suspension ski columns:
VX 500/600/700
VT 500/600/700
MM 600/700
SRX 600/700
MSRX 700
The recall was issued when it was discovered the welds o*n the ski columns may not have adequate penetration. If the weld fails while the snowmobile is in use, loss of control and possible injury or death could result. Yamaha requests all owners of the above listed machines to contact their authorized Yamaha snowmobile dealer and arrange for the replacement of the ski columns. Yamaha will pay for parts and labor, including an inspection of ski alignment. Yamaha asks all owners of these machines to avoid riding them until the affected parts are replaced. If you have any questions regarding this recall, please contact Yamaha's customer relations department at the address or phone number listed below:
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. Customer Relations Department P.O. Box 6555 Cypress, CA 90630
1-800-962-7926