The 2015 Viking VI EPS Hunter from Yamaha is one of the models being recalled.
Yamaha has recalled approximately 3,500 Viking VI utility vehicles because the rear wheels can loosen and cause the rear end of the vehicle to wobble or the rear wheels to come off and cause the vehicle to crash. The recall involves the 2015 Viking VI, Viking VI Hunter, Viking VI EPS and Viking VI EPS Hunter.
The following information is from the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Name of product: Yamaha Viking VI
Hazard: The rear wheels can loosen and cause the rear end of the vehicle to wobble or the rear wheels to come off and cause the vehicle to crash, resulting an injury or death hazard.
Recall Details
Units: About 3,500
Description: This recall involves 2015 model YXC700DF (Viking VI), YXC700DHFH (Viking VI Hunter), YXC700PF (Viking VI EPS) and YXC700PHFH (Viking VI EPS Hunter) side x side vehicles. Model numbers can be found on the owner’s manual. The letter F in the 10th position of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) indicates that the vehicle is 2015 model. The VIN is stamped on the frame behind the left rear wheel. The “Viking VI” model name is printed on the left side of the front hood. The vehicles come in Realtree (multicolor), hunter green, red and steel blue.
Incidents/Injuries: No reported injuries
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the vehicles and contact their local Yamaha dealer to schedule a free repair. Yamaha is contacting all registered owners directly.
Sold exclusively at: Yamaha side x side dealerships nationwide from June 2014 through March 2015 for $12,800 to $14,600.
Manufacturer(s): Yamaha Motor Corporation, of Cypress, Calif.
Manufactured in: USA
Consumer Contact: Yamaha at (800) 962-7926 anytime or go to www.yamaha-motor.com, click on “Outdoors” tab, and then click on “Recalls” in the Corporate Links menus.
Comment: This is a fairly large sized UTV recall and appears to be a significant issue with the vehicle. The recall is a setback for Yamaha given that the Viking VI has not been on the market that long and is an important part of the company’s renewed push in the UTV market after several years of minimal product development.