Yamaha Rhino Recall |
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Rollover Accidents Force Yamaha to Suspend Rhino Sales, Modify Vehicles Already Sold |
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Yamaha Suspends Sales of Rhino Vehicles |
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March 31, 2009—The CPSC announced that Yamaha Motor Co has agreed to suspend sales of its Rhino 450, 660 and 700 off-road recreational vehicles. The vehicles are prone to rollover during normal driving. In fact, the CPSC noted that many of the accidents "involve[d] turns at relatively low speeds and on level terrain. Yamaha has agreed to modify existing vehicles to install a spacer on the rear wheels and remove a rear anti-sway bar, in an effort to reduce the likelihood of a rollover. Yamaha also will install doors to reduce the risk of crush injuries when rollovers do occur. Yamaha has not classified these steps as a recall, but rather a "voluntary repair program." Approximately 120,000 Rhino vehicles have been sold in the United States since 2003. |
CPSC Urges Owners To Stop Using Rhinos Until Safety Repairs Are Made |
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March 31, 2009—Yamaha has agreed to modify existing vehicles to install a spacer on the rear wheels and remove a rear anti-sway bar, in an effort to reduce the likelihood of a rollover. Yamaha also will install doors to reduce the risk of crush injuries when rollovers do occur. Approximately 120,000 Rhino vehicles have been sold in the United States since 2003. |
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Our Lawyers Can Help |
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O'Steen & Harrison, PLC presently is handling legal claims on behalf of those injured in rollover accidents involving the Yamaha Rhino. We invite you to contact us for a free, confidential consultation about your legal rights. We will represent people throughout the United States. We can help you, too, wherever you live. For free answers to your questions about the Yamaha Rhino recall, please call us toll-free at 1-800-883-8888 or complete this online contact form. |
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Your Legal Rights |
If you or a loved one has been injured in a rollover accident involving the Yamaha Rhino, you may be entitled to compensation. You should act immediately to contact a lawyer experienced in matters involving serious personal injuries. |
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