CPSC, Yamaha Motor Corp. U.S.A. Announce Recall to Inspect and Repair ATVs
Home product recall 02-210. Announced by CPSC on Jul 24, 2002.
- CPSC: stop using it
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on Jul 24, 2002. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.
- Stop using it what CPSC tells owners to do now (needs attention)
- About 14,000 units, as CPSC gives them
- Reported injuries, in the notice (needs attention)
Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
A mounting-bracket weld on the rear hub can come loose, resulting in rear brake failure and possible injury to operators.
CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
What should you do?
Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately and call their local Yamaha ATV dealer to schedule a free appointment to have their units inspected, and repaired if needed. Notification is being sent to registered owners of these vehicles directly by Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.
CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
- How to reach the firm: To locate a dealer or for more information, consumers should call (800) 88-YAMAHA anytime or visit the firm’s web site at www.yamaha-motor.com
Which ones are recalled?
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
About 14,000 units, as CPSC gives them.
1997 and 1998 Yamaha “350 Electric” ATVs.
CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
CPSC’s photos
CPSC shows 2 photos on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.
Who made and sold it?
- Made by Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., Cypress, Calif.
- Yamaha dealers sold these ATVs nationwide, from August 1996 through December 1997, for about $5,000.
CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
Was anyone hurt?
Yamaha has received reports of weld problems with the mounting brackets. Two of these reports resulted in the ATVs losing their rear brakes. One user suffered a hairline wrist fracture.
CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
What the record doesn’t say
- The notice lists no UPCs, so check the model, the description and the photos.
- The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Hearth Record wrote these lines.
Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.
Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
Recalls of kids’ and home products are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record. Copied on Oct 19, 2026.