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http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08552.html

Recall Alert
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207

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March 25, 2008
Alert #08-552

Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A. Recalls Rhino Side-by-Side Vehicles Due to Risk of Brake Failure
Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Model Year 2008 Rhino YXR450 and YXR700 Side-by-Side Vehicles
Units: About 7,800

Distributor: Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A., of Cypress, Calif.

Manufacturer: Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corp. of America, of Newnan, Ga.

Hazard: The brake caliper on the left front wheel could have been made incorrectly, resulting in brake fluid leaking. This can cause a loss of braking and control of the vehicle, posing a serious safety risk to the driver and passenger.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
 
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Thanx DOC I'll have 2 check with dealer about this before I travel 100 miles. They have a red 08 700 rhino set back for me. I should have picked up 2 day but now have 2 wait till Tue. or so maybe if it's not effected by the recall. Do you know of anything else about the 700 Rhino I should know?
 
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