What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2005298
- Recall date
- 7 October 2005
- Make
- Yamaha
- Models
- Kodiak 450 (yfm45fat), Kodiak 450 Camo (yfm45fahv), Kodiak 450se (yfm45faset), Kodiak 450 (yfm45fav), Kodiak 400 (yfm4fat), Kodiak 400 (yfm4fav), Kodiak 450 Camo (yfm45faht), Bruin 350 (yfm35fav), Bruin 350 (yfm35fat), Bruin 250 (yfm25bv), Wolverine 450 (yfm45fxv)
- Model years
- 2005 to 2006
- Vehicle class
- A.T.V.
- System
- Steering
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 11,291
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
On certain ATV's, the protective boots covering the steering system's tie-rod ends could be pinched during installation or operation, cutting a hole in the rubber. If this occurs, grease could escape from and contaminants such as sand or mud could get into the assembly through the hole, causing accelerated wear. If the ATV continues to be operated without repair, there is the potential that the ball and socket could wear to the point that they separate, resulting in loss of steering control. Correction: Dealers will install updated tie rods.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2005298.