Yamaha all-terrain vehicles, wheels not said

4 reports to CPSC, the latest made Oct 13, 2019. A report isn’t a recall.

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4reports to CPSC
Oct 13, 2019the latest report was made
Sep 14, 2011the earliest
4with the company’s comments

Brand: Yamaha
Maker: YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USAMakers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
Product: All-terrain vehicles, wheels not saidOff-road onlyCPSC’s product type: All Terrain Vehicles (# of Wheels Unspecified/off Road) (code 3287), in Sports and Recreation: Recreational Vehicles (Unlicensed)

Other ways the reports write the brand (1)

“YAMAHA KODIAK 400”

By month

2 reports from November 2018 to October 2019; the most in October 2019, 1. 2 earlier reports, since September 2011, are in the table.

The numbers, as a table

Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
Month	Reports
October 2019	1
September 2019	1
August 2018	1
September 2011	1

How badly anyone was hurt

Death 2
Emergency room 1 CPSC: Injury, Emergency Department Treatment Received
No one hurt 1 CPSC: Incident, No Injury

As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.

The reports, as CPSC published them

Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.

Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.

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Emergency room
Made Oct 13, 2019, sent to the company Oct 24, 2019, published by CPSC Nov 7, 2019

The product, in the report: YAMAHA KODIA 400 ATV

I was riding a rented YAMAHA KODAIK 400 ATV on the street and all of a sudden the throttle got stuck . I crashed because the brakes didn’t work the bike sped off on its own and was so traumatizing for me to be on this monster that I could not escape from and also traumatizing for my family to witness. The atv flipped over from what the witnesses say at least twice , the atv broke in some places causing the foot rest ripped my right leg ,toe and caused serious injuries to my right foot and thigh and burn my lower back, the injuries caused me to get over 40 sutures from my foot to my leg all the doctors say how very lucky I was to have not lost my leg/ be paralyze or die. The accident caused a Traumatic brain, injury , lower back problems, neck pain, ankle and foot pain , knee problems & PTSD. I am still on medication to treat all the problems and still seeking therapy since my accident in 2017.My life now is dealing with chronic pain, nerve pain( soft tissue pain due to all the internal damages loss of sensation to my inner bottom leg , anxiety , depression(PTSD), not to mention the very strong medication I have been on since the accident.

Model
KODIAK 400
Where
Ensenada, Mexico: Street or Highway
Who was involved
Age 45, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand YAMAHA KODIAK 400, made or sold by YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, Emergency Department Treatment Received

The company’s comments, in its own words

(10/31/2019) YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA: These comments are submitted in response to Report Number 20191013-FDFF6-2147377181. Yamaha disputes that the report indicates any safety or other problem related to the Yamaha Kodiak 400 ATV at issue.
The report alleges that on August 10, 2017, a 45 year-old female was riding “a rented Yamaha Kodiak 400 ATV on the street” when “all of a sudden the throttle got stuck.” The report also alleges that the brakes did not work.
Production of the Yamaha Kodiak 400cc ATV ended in 2006. The rental ATV at issue was over a decade old and there is no information concerning whether it was properly maintained prior to the incident or inspected after the incident. Nor does the report indicate whether the incident occurred in the United States. (For example, liveries in Mexico commonly rent older model ATVs.) Like other Yamaha ATVs, when manufactured, all Kodiak 400cc vehicles included on-product labels expressly warning operators that they should never operate the ATV on a paved surface or public road.
As of the date of this response, Yamaha has had no contact from the individual who reported the incident.
Yamaha is saddened whenever anyone is injured in an incident involving a Yamaha product, and we strongly urge all of our customers to operate their vehicles in a safe and responsible manner. Yamaha recommends that ATV users should always wear helmets and protective clothing and never operate their ATV on a paved surface or a public road and never after consuming alcohol and/or drugs. ATV users should also follow the safety instructions and warnings in the on-product labels, owner’s manuals, and other product materials.

CPSC report 20191013-FDFF6-2147377181. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Sep 9, 2019, sent to the company Oct 10, 2019, published by CPSC Oct 25, 2019

The product, in the report: ATV

Caller reported that he was out riding the ATV about 10 mph the handle bars jerked violently as a result of the power steering. on a training course, he stated that he had just driven out of a mud puddle, the ATV started jerking violently and he lost control of it. Fortunately because of the speed he was going he was able to slam on the brakes which halted this incident. There were no injuries sustained by this incident, however, had he been going much faster this would have caused serious injuries. He stated that he loaded the ATV on a truck and brought it to the dealer.
(9/9/19) The manufacturer was contacted and he was advised that the ATV was out of warranty and could not assist in that manner, however, they informed him that they maybe able to assist partially if they find a defect but it is not guaranteed.
Caller stated that he is concerned that this ATV has a manufacturer defect and is a safety hazard to consumers.

Model
YFM70KPSGB
Serial number
[REDACTED]
Bought from
Yamaha Suzuki
Bought
Mar 12, 2016
Where
Franklin, Tennessee: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Male
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Yamaha, made or sold by YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(10/22/2019) YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA: These comments are submitted in response to Report Number 20190909-08976-1901602. Yamaha disputes that the report indicates any safety or other problem related to the Yamaha Kodiak 700cc ATV at issue.
The report alleges that on September 7, 2019, a male was riding his Yamaha Kodiak ATV at about 10 mph on a training course “when the handle bars jerked violently as a result of the power steering.” The operator stated that “he had just driven through a mud puddle” when “the ATV started jerking violently and he lost control of it. Fortunately because of the speed he was going he was able to slam on the brakes which halted this incident.” The operator took his ATV to his dealer. The report further alleges that, on September 9, 2019, the customer “was advised that the ATV was out of warranty and [that Yamaha] could not assist in that manner, however, they informed him that they may be able to assist partially if they find a defect but it is not guaranteed.”
In response to this report, Yamaha notes that in September 2019 the customer’s Yamaha dealer, with the assistance of Yamaha’s technical support group, inspected the ATV. After running diagnostics on and further testing of the ATV, the Yamaha dealer was unable to duplicate the condition in the single incident alleged in the report. Nor is Yamaha aware of any defect or other problem with this vehicle or model of vehicle. As of September 25, 2019, Yamaha has had no further contact with the customer but advised him to contact his dealer if he experiences the same alleged condition again.
Yamaha strongly urges all of our customers to operate their vehicles in a safe and responsible manner. Yamaha recommends that ATV users should always wear helmets and protective clothing and never operate their ATV on a paved surface or a public road and never after consuming alcohol and/or drugs. ATV users should also follow the safety instructions and warnings in the on-product labels, owner’s manuals, and other product materials.

CPSC report 20190909-08976-1901602. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
Death
Made Aug 18, 2018, sent to the company Aug 27, 2018, published by CPSC Sep 11, 2018

The product, in the report: ATV

The decedent was at a friend’s house and asked to ride the friend’s ATV. The decedent rode the ATV down the driveway and onto the roadway where he struck a tree. 911 was called and the decedent was transported to a local hospital with a skull fracture. He was not wearing a helmet. A blood test showed the presence of amphetamines, opiates and benzodiazepines. The decedent remained in the hospital with a traumatic brain injury until life support was withdrawn and he was allowed to die. It is not know if the decedent had any experience with ATVs.

Model
Banshee
Where
Bonney Lake, Washington: Street or Highway
Who was involved
Age 27, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Yamaha, made or sold by YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA

The company’s comments, in its own words

(8/29/2018) YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA: These general comments are submitted in reply to Report Number 20180818-CBB21-2147386100. Yamaha disputes that the report indicates any safety or other problem related to the Yamaha Banshee ATV at issue.
The report of harm alleges that, on August 5, 2018, a 27 year-old male was operating his friend’s Yamaha Banshee ATV onto a street when he “struck a tree.” He was not wearing a helmet. The report also indicates that “[a] blood test showed the presence of amphetamines, opiates and benzodiazepines.” The report notes that it is unknown whether the operator had any prior experience with ATVs, and provides no other information or details relating to the alleged incident.
The report of harm does not suggest any safety or other problem with the Yamaha ATV. Yamaha denies any and all liability in the reported incident.
Yamaha is saddened whenever anyone is injured in an incident involving a Yamaha product, and we strongly urge all of our customers to operate their vehicles in a safe and responsible manner. Yamaha recommends that ATV users should always wear helmets and protective clothing and never operate their ATV on a paved surface or a public road and never after consuming alcohol and/or drugs. ATV users should also follow the safety instructions and warnings in the on-product labels, owner’s manuals, and other product materials.

CPSC report 20180818-CBB21-2147386100. Submitter: Medical Examiner and Coroner Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
Death
Made Sep 14, 2011, sent to the company Sep 21, 2011, published by CPSC Oct 13, 2011

The product, in the report: ATV

A 12 y/o WM was operating a Yamaha ATV. He traveled from a private driveway onto a dirct country roadway. As he entered the dirt road he ran directly into the path of an oncoming pickup-truck. The ATV and pickup collided. The decedent was thrown from the ATV and landed on the roadway. He was not wearing a helmet. EMS personnel transpoted the decedent to an early hospital. He was then airlifted to another hospital in Savannah, GA where he died a short time later.

Model
I do not know
Where
Statesboro, Georgia: Street or Highway
Who was involved
Age 12, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Yamaha, made or sold by YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA

The company’s comments, in its own words

(9/27/2011) YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA: These general comments are submitted in reply to Report Number 20110321-0C935-2147481148. Yamaha disputes that the report indicates any safety or other problem related to the Yamaha ATV at issue. The report of harm alleges that a 12 year old male was operating a Yamaha ATV on a private driveway then “entered [a] dirt road [and] ran directly into the path of an oncoming pickup-truck.” The report of harm further states that the ATV rider was not wearing a helmet.
A September 12, 2011 news article from the Statesboro (GA) Herald further reports that, according to a Georgia State Patrol officer, the operator of the truck “‘tried an evasive move’ but was unable to avoid striking the boy on the ATV” when he drove into the public road. The article also states that no charges were filed against the operator of the truck. A copy of the news article is attached.
The report of harm and news article do not suggest any safety or other problem with the Yamaha ATV, and instead indicate that there were multiple warned against behaviors that resulted in this incident. The ATV rider drove directly into oncoming traffic on a public road and was not wearing a helmet. There is also no indication of any adult-supervision at the time of the incident.
Yamaha is saddened whenever anyone is injured in an incident involving a Yamaha product, and we strongly urge all of our customers to operate their vehicles in a safe and responsible manner. Yamaha recommends that no child under age 16 should operate an ATV with an engine size greater than 90cc and always with adult supervision. ATV users should always wear helmets and protective clothing and never operate their ATV on a paved surface or a public road. ATV users should also follow the safety instructions and warnings in the on-product labels, owner’s manuals, and other product materials.
This incident shows the importance of adhering to these safety guidelines and does not indicate any product issue with the vehicle. Yamaha denies any and all liability in the reported incident.

CPSC report 20110914-22790-2147475322. Submitter: Medical Examiner and Coroner Search for it on SaferProducts.gov

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