Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A. Recalls Rhino Side-by-Side Vehicles Due to Risk of Brake Failure
CPSC recall 08552. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The brake caliper on the left front wheel could have been made incorrectly, resulting in brake fluid leaking. This can cause a loss of braking and control of the vehicle, posing a serious safety risk to the driver and passenger.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Rhinos and contact any authorized Yamaha Rhino dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
CPSC recall 08552 has the recall date 25 Mar 2008. The notice names the firm Yamaha Motor Manufacturing. The recall has about 7,800 units. The median CPSC recall of 2008 has 9,500 units. CPSC gives the product type Utility, Off-Road Vehicles/Golf Carts.
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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 | None reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 7,800 |
| Description | This recall involves model year 2008 Rhino YXR450 and YXR700 Side-by-Side Vehicles as listed below: Make/Model Primary Identification Numbers 2008 Rhino 450 YXR45FX AJ32Y-001001 ~ 001598 YXR45FHX AJ30Y-000501 ~ 000897 YXR45FSPX AJ34Y-000201 ~ 000794 2008 Rhino 700FI YXR70FX AM16Y-000101 ~ 003000 YXR70FDUX AM20Y-000101 ~ 000700 YXR70FHX AM18Y-000101 ~ 000800 YXR70FSEPX/FSP2X AM23Y-000101 ~ 001000 YXR70FSPX AM21Y-000101 ~ 001200 The Primary Identification Number is stamped on the driver's side rear tire frame rail. |
| Product | Model Year 2008 Rhino YXR450 and YXR700 Side-by-Side Vehicles, About 7,800, Utility, Off-Road Vehicles/Golf Carts |
| Sold at | Yamaha dealers nationwide from October 2007 through March 2008 for between $8,300 and $12,000. |
| Manufacturer | Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corp. of America |
| Distributor | Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 7,800Median of 2008: 9,500
- CPSC recalls of 2008
- 392
- Recalls of 2008 with one of the same hazards
- 9%
- Recalls of 2008 in the category Utility, Off-Road Vehicles/Golf Carts
- 2%
- Recalls on the register that name Yamaha Motor Manufacturing
- 7
Other recalls of the firm
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 08552The 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 08552. https://recallregister.com/product/4574-yamaha-motor-corporation-u-s-a-recalls-rhino-side-by-side-vehicles-due/. 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 08552 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Yamaha dealers nationwide from October 2007 through March 2008 for between $8,300 and $12,000.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 08552?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 7,800
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
United States