Rhino Recall
Calls for Yamaha to recall its Rhino ATVs fell on deaf ears for a long time. Yamaha’s defense to the recall argument was essentially, “Hey, we all know people drive these things like idiots, we can’t be surprised when they flip.”
This argument is now dead. Yamaha finally recalled the Rhino ATV when the death toll reached 46. Accordingly, Yamaha recalled the Rhino 450 and the Rhino 660 to make repairs to reduce the rollover risk and to improve handling of the Yamaha Rhino ATV to keep riders' extremities in the vehicle. These are the same risks that Rhino ATV lawyers have been screaming about at the top of the lungs for quite some time.
Yamaha’s solution before this recall was to provide polyethylene half-doors and passenger handholds for the Rhino at no charge, safety devices that are mandatory on the 2008 Yamaha ATV. It was the classic corporate half measure, solving a small part of the problem for less than half of its ATV customers. The recall now does focus on the problem that the Yamaha Rhino ATV rolls because the center of gravity on the ATV is too high, a design defect that makes the Yamaha Rhino ATV unstable. These problems are more pronounced for the passenger.
Rhino 450 and Rhino 660 owners should stop using these vehicles and call their local Yamaha ATV dealer to schedule an appointment to make the repairs under this recall. If you have been injured by a Rhino ATV in the United States and need a Rhino lawyer to handle your Rhino ATV recall lawsuit, call 800-553-8082 or click here for a free consultation with a Rhino ATV accident attorney.
