CPSC, Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. Announce Recall Reminder for ATVs
CPSC recall 05562. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Vibration from the engine and driveline during long periods of high rpm usage could cause the rear master cylinder reservoir to agitate, resulting in brake fluid aeration. A small amount of air bubbles could enter the master cylinder, adversely affecting rear brake performance.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Free repair. Registered owners of the affected units were notified directly by mail sent on February 27, 2004. Consumers who have already responded to the recall and had their units repaired do not need to take any further action. Consumers who have not already responded to the recall should stop using their ATV immediately and contact an authorized Yamaha dealer to schedule an appointment for repair.
CPSC recall 05562 has the recall date 13 Apr 2005. The notice names the firm Yamaha Motor. The recall has about 86,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2005 has 14,000 units. CPSC gives the product type All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs).
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | Yamaha received eight reports of incidents that may be attributed to rear brake fluid aeration. There are four reports of minor injuries. |
|---|---|
| Units | 86,000 |
| Description | Model year 2001-2004 Raptor YFM660R ATVs are involved in this recall. The 2001 to 2004 model year ATVs have "660R" written on both sides of the bodywork and "Raptor" written on both sides of the rear fender. The 2001 and 2002 ATVs are either blue and white or black and white; the 2003 ATVs are either blue and white, black and red, or black with blue flame graphics; and the 2004 ATVs are either blue and white or red and white. |
| Product | Yamaha Raptor YFM660R ATVs, About 86,000, All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) |
| Sold at | Yamaha dealers sold these ATVs nationwide, between 2000 and 2004, for between $6,199 and $6,699. |
| Manufacturer | Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A |
| Made in | Japan |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 86,000Median of 2005: 14,000
- CPSC recalls of 2005
- 323
- Recalls of 2005 with one of the same hazards
- 18%
- Recalls of 2005 in the category All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- 6%
- Recalls on the register that name Yamaha Motor
- 23
Other recalls of the firm
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 05562The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 05562. https://recallregister.com/product/3088-cpsc-yamaha-motor-corporation-u-s-a-announce-recall-reminder-for-atvs/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 05562 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Yamaha received eight reports of incidents that may be attributed to rear brake fluid aeration. There are four reports of minor injuries.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Yamaha dealers sold these ATVs nationwide, between 2000 and 2004, for between $6,199 and $6,699.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 05562?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 86,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
Japan