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Vehicle Parts & Equipment/Engines & Powertrains

Yamaha Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash and Fire Hazards (Recall Alert)

Agency Publication Date: January 12, 2017
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Summary

Yamaha is recalling about 400 model year 2016 SR10 "SRViper" snowmobiles equipped with dealer-installed Mountain Performance Inc. (MPI) Turbo Kits. The turbocharger overboost can lead to severe engine damage, which has already been reported in 40 separate incidents. These snowmobiles were sold in various colors including blue, red, black, and white at Yamaha dealers nationwide between August 2015 and April 2016. Yamaha is contacting all registered owners directly to schedule a free repair.

Risk

The turbocharger can experience an overboost condition, causing the engine to fail or break apart. This defect creates a significant risk of the vehicle crashing or catching fire, potentially injuring the rider or others.

What You Should Do

  1. Locate the model name on the left and right side of the front cowling and the model number and vehicle identification number (VIN) stamped on the frame (tunnel) near the right foot-well.
  2. Check the 10th position of your 17-digit VIN; if it is the letter 'G', the unit was manufactured in the 2016 model year and may be affected.
  3. Identify if your snowmobile is one of the affected SRViper models (R-TX, L-TX, S-TX, X-TX, or M-TX) and verify if a Mountain Performance Inc. (MPI) Turbo Kit was installed by a dealer.
  4. Immediately stop using any recalled snowmobile equipped with the MPI Turbo Kit to avoid engine damage, crashes, or fires.
  5. Contact a local Yamaha dealer to schedule a free repair of the turbocharger system.
  6. Call Yamaha at 800-962-7926 anytime or visit www.yamahamotorsports.com and click on 'CPSC Alerts' for more information.
  7. Contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 if you have additional questions regarding this safety alert.

Your Remedy Options

🔧Free Repair

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact a local Yamaha dealer to schedule a free repair. Yamaha is contacting all registered owners directly.

Contact: Yamaha at 800-962-7926 anytime or online at www.yamahamotorsports.com and click on "CPSC Alerts" for more information.

Affected Products

Product: 2016 Yamaha SRViper R-TX DX
Model:
SR10RDGB
SR10RDGR
Date Ranges: Sold August 2015 - April 2016
Product: 2016 Yamaha SRViper R-TX SE
Model:
SR10RSGL
SR10RSGR
Date Ranges: Sold August 2015 - April 2016
Product: 2016 Yamaha SRViper R-TX LE
Model:
SR10RLGL
SR10RLGW
Date Ranges: Sold August 2015 - April 2016
Product: 2016 Yamaha SRViper L-TX DX
Model:
SR10LDGB
SR10LDGR
Date Ranges: Sold August 2015 - April 2016
Product: 2016 Yamaha SRViper L-TX SE
Model:
SR10LSGL
SR10LSGR
Date Ranges: Sold August 2015 - April 2016
Product: 2016 Yamaha SRViper L-TX LE
Model:
SR10LLGW
Date Ranges: Sold August 2015 - April 2016
Product: 2016 Yamaha SRViper S-TX DX 137
Model:
SR10SD37GR
Date Ranges: Sold August 2015 - April 2016
Product: 2016 Yamaha SRViper S-TX DX 146
Model:
SR10SD46GB
Date Ranges: Sold August 2015 - April 2016
Product: 2016 Yamaha SRViper X-TX SE
Model:
SR10XSGL
SR10XSGR
Date Ranges: Sold August 2015 - April 2016
Product: 2016 Yamaha SRViper X-TX LE
Model:
SR10XLGL
SR10XLGW
Date Ranges: Sold August 2015 - April 2016
Product: 2016 Yamaha SRViper M-TX 141 SE
Model:
SR10MS41GL
SR10MS41GR
Date Ranges: Sold August 2015 - April 2016
Product: 2016 Yamaha SRViper M-TX 153
Model:
SR10M53GB
SR10M53GR
Date Ranges: Sold August 2015 - April 2016
Product: 2016 Yamaha SRViper M-TX 153 SE
Model:
SR10MS53GL
SR10MS53GR
Date Ranges: Sold August 2015 - April 2016
Product: 2016 Yamaha SRViper M-TX 153 LE
Model:
SR10ML53GL
SR10ML53GW
Date Ranges: Sold August 2015 - April 2016
Product: 2016 Yamaha SRViper M-TX 162
Model:
SR10M62GB
SR10M62GR
Date Ranges: Sold August 2015 - April 2016
Product: 2016 Yamaha SRViper M-TX 162 SE
Model:
SR10MS62GL
SR10MS62GR
Date Ranges: Sold August 2015 - April 2016
Product: 2016 Yamaha SRViper M-TX 162 LE
Model:
SR10ML62GL
SR10ML62GW
Date Ranges: Sold August 2015 - April 2016

Product Images

Turbo unit from MPI Turbo Kit

Turbo unit from MPI Turbo Kit

SR10RDGB (“SRViper R-TX DX”) – Also available in Red/Black

SR10RDGB (“SRViper R-TX DX”) – Also available in Red/Black

SR10RSGR (“SRViper R-TX SE”) – Also available in Blue

SR10RSGR (“SRViper R-TX SE”) – Also available in Blue

SR10RLGL (“SRViper R-TX LE”) – Also available in White/Red

SR10RLGL (“SRViper R-TX LE”) – Also available in White/Red

SR10LDGR (“SRViper L-TX DX”) – Also available in Black

SR10LDGR (“SRViper L-TX DX”) – Also available in Black

SR10LSGR (“SRViper L-TX SE”) – Also available in Blue

SR10LSGR (“SRViper L-TX SE”) – Also available in Blue

SR10LLG (“SRViper L-TX LE”) – also available in Red/White

SR10LLG (“SRViper L-TX LE”) – also available in Red/White

SR10SD37GR (“SRViper S-TX DX 137”)

SR10SD37GR (“SRViper S-TX DX 137”)

SR10SD46GB (“SRViper S-TX DX 146”)

SR10SD46GB (“SRViper S-TX DX 146”)

SR10XSGR (“SRViper X-TX SE”) – Also available in Blue

SR10XSGR (“SRViper X-TX SE”) – Also available in Blue

SR10XLGL (“SRViper X-TX LE”) – Also available in White/Red

SR10XLGL (“SRViper X-TX LE”) – Also available in White/Red

SR10MS41GR (“SRViper M-TX SE 141”) – Also available in Blue

SR10MS41GR (“SRViper M-TX SE 141”) – Also available in Blue

SR10M53GB (“SRViper M-TX 153”) – Also available in Red

SR10M53GB (“SRViper M-TX 153”) – Also available in Red

SR10MS53GL (“SRViper M-TX SE 153”) – Also available in Red

SR10MS53GL (“SRViper M-TX SE 153”) – Also available in Red

SR10ML53GW (“SRViper M-TX LE 153”) – Also available in Blue

SR10ML53GW (“SRViper M-TX LE 153”) – Also available in Blue

SR10M62GR (“SRViper M-TX 162”) – Also available in Black

SR10M62GR (“SRViper M-TX 162”) – Also available in Black

SR10MS62GL (“SRViper M-TX 162 SE”) – Also available in Red

SR10MS62GL (“SRViper M-TX 162 SE”) – Also available in Red

SR10ML62GW (“SRViper M-TX 162 LE”) – Also available in Blue

SR10ML62GW (“SRViper M-TX 162 LE”) – Also available in Blue

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 17727
Status: Active
Sold By: Yamaha snowmobile dealers nationwide from August 2015 through April 2016 for between $12,800 and $14,100. The Mountain Performance Inc. (MPI) Turbo Kits were sold as an after-market accessory at Yamaha snowmobile dealers nationwide from March 2015 through September 2016 for about $3,300.
Distributor: Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A., of Cypress, Calif.
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: About 400
Distributed To: Nationwide
Contact: Yamaha at 800-962-7926 anytime or online at www.yamahamotorsports.com and click on "CPSC Alerts" for more information.
Agency Last Updated: January 12, 2017

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