[Recalled] 1997 and 1998 Yamaha "350 Electric" ATVs — These 1997 and 1998 model year ATVs have "350 Electric" written on both sides o… | CPSC 2002-07-24

Regulators flagged this product in an official safety action. Here is what the notice says and what it means for owners.

Recall details

Why it was recalled

According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: These 1997 and 1998 model year ATVs have "350 Electric" written on both sides of the bodywork. The ATVs are either red and white, or gray and blue. The recalled ATVs have the following names and vehicle identification numbers (VINs). The VINs are stamped into the vehicle frames between the front and rear wheels. Model Year and Name VIN Range 1997 Warrior all 1998 Warrior JY43GDW09WA199820 to JY43GDW00WA 207657 1998 Warrior JY4AH01Y9WA000002 to JY4AH01Y5WA000241 Hazards: A mounting-bracket weld on the rear hub can come loose, resulting in rear brake failure and possible injury to operators.

This safety recall concerns consumer_product products distributed in United States and was recorded by CPSC. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.

What to do if you own this product

Review the official notice to confirm whether your unit is affected.

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