Model Year 2021 and 2022 Kodiak 700 All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
CPSC Recall #22-753 — June 30, 2022
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 22-753 |
| Recall Date | June 30, 2022 |
| Remedy Type | New Instructions |
| Units Affected | About 3,500 |
| Importer | Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A., of Cypress, California |
| Manufactured In | Japan |
Where It Was Sold
| Yamaha dealers nationwide from October 2020 through April 2022 for between $10 |
| 500 and $11 |
| 500. |
Product
Model Year 2021 and 2022 Kodiak 700 All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Description
This recall involves model years 2021 and 2022 Kodiak 700 ATVs, model number YWF700 FWB. The single passenger vehicles were sold in green and orange, beige, green and black color combinations. KODIAK 700 is printed on the sides of the vehicle and the model number under the seat near the air cleaner.
Hazard
The vehicles are missing the “Maximum Loading Limit” label which can cause loads and tongue weights that are too heavy for the vehicle’s trailer towing and hitch, posing a crash and injury hazards due to the excessive weight.
Incidents & Injuries
None reported
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact Yamaha to receive a trailer towing and hitch weight label. Yamaha is mailing the label with application instructions directly to consumers. Consumer can also contact an authorized Yamaha ATV dealer to schedule free label application. Yamaha is contacting all registered owners directly.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a New Instructions at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (New Instructions) at no cost to you.
Yes. If you were injured by a defective consumer product — whether recalled or not — you may have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer and potentially the retailer. A recall notice can serve as evidence that the manufacturer was aware of the defect. Injuries that may support a claim include burns, lacerations, fractures, electric shock, choking incidents, and chemical exposure. Most product liability attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. Consult an attorney promptly, as statutes of limitation vary by state.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.