Yamaha Rhino linked to many ATV accidents

admin — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:55:38 +0000

On August 5, 2009, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) released preliminary statistics indicating at least 60 fatalities occurred from the usage of all-terrain vehicles (ATV) in 2009. Numerous injuries have also been reported, including injuries to the head and neck, and surgical procedures requiring amputation of victim’s fingers, arms and legs. CPSC officials issued a warning, targeted to riders of Yamaha’s Rhino model. This particular model is known to have a higher rate of rollovers and stability issues. In March 2009, Yamaha issued a free vehicle repair and helmet giveaway to owners of Rhino model 450, 660 and 700. CSPC reports that approximately 145,000 vehicles were affected.

Some points to remember when driving or riding an ATV:

- wear a safety belt at all times
- properly strap on helmet
- never remove half doors of vehicle
- only drivers age 16 and up should operate the vehicle
- do not attempt tricks or stunts when operating an ATV
- only operate the ATV off-road (they are not meant to drive on paved surfaces)
- do not operate an ATV impaired
- carry a communication device at all times; this can be used in case of an emergency

For additional information on the free Rhino repair program, contact Yamaha at 800-962-7926 anytime, or visit the Yamaha website.

ATV’s can be fun recreational vehicles when used properly. If you or a loved one has sustained injuries from ATV usage, we are here to help you. Please contact Drug Alert Updates.

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Yamaha Rhino linked to many ATV accidents