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Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., is recalling about 200 Yamaha SR Viper snowmobiles.
The brake line and its components can come in contact with the clutch causing the brakes to fail, posing a risk of injury or death. No incidents or injuries have been reported.
This recall involves the 2015 SR Viper L-TX (Model name SR10LSFO) and the 2015 SR Viper M-TX 162 LE (Model name SR10M62LFO) snowmobiles. The recalled snowmobiles are blue and orange. The model name is on the left and right side of the fuel tank cowling. SR Viper and Yamaha are printed on the side of the snowmobiles.
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is stamped on the tunnel near the right foot well. The letter F in the 10th position of the VIN indicates that the unit was made in the 2015 model year.
The snowmobiles, manufactured in the U.S., were sold at Yamaha snowmobile dealers nationwide from February 2015, through April 2015, for between $13,000 and $14,100.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact their local Yamaha dealer to schedule a free repair. Yamaha is contacting all registered owners directly.
Consumers may contact Yamaha anytime by calling (800) 962-7926.