Received recall 05 Kodiak 450 4x4

[marylandeer]

Has anyone else received this recall?
  It states that certain models of the 2005-2006 Kodiak, Bruin, Big Bear and Wolverine ATVs may have a safety defect. It list the numbers and mine is one of them (05 Kodiak 450 4x4.)
Problem: The boots covering the tie-rod ends (universal joints) may be defective. They may contain a hole for grease to leak from due to being pinched when installed or adjusted.
Correction: They (any authorized dealer) will install a new universal joint kit on your ATV at no cost to you.
I called the closest dealer to me to make an appointment, he said It would be a while. He is having trouble getting the parts from the manufacturer due to an extremely heavy demand. Can't keep up with all the recalls at the same time. I'm sure the fact that I didn't buy the bike from him has something to do with the wait but that's understandable(customers first).
Just wanted to pass it along to you guys and gals incase you didn't get this letter yet.

[Graybeard]

Haven't heard anything from them on my Bruin 350 two wheel drive. Does it only affect 4x4 models?

[marylandeer]

NO, it also includes 2WD machines Mr. Graybeard
According my letter, for the Bruin 350 2WD the affected model numbers are (YFM350BAT and BAV).

[Lawdog]

The recall as I got it in the mail this morning.

CPSC, Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A. Recalls ATVs
Recall Information for Yamaha Motor Corp Usa Atvs
Date: 11/8/2005
Reason: The protective boots covering the steering system’s tie-rod ends (universal joints) on the recalled ATVs could be pinched during installation or adjustment, cutting a hole in the rubber.
 
Distribution: Nationwide.

WASHINGTON , D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Yamaha Bruin 250, Bruin 350 4WD and 2WD, Big Bear 400, Kodiak 400, Kodiak 450, and Wolverine 450 ATVs.

Units: About 70,000

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

Hazard: The protective boots covering the steering system's tie-rod ends (universal joints) on the recalled ATVs could be pinched during installation or adjustment, cutting a hole in the rubber. If this occurs, grease could escape, and contaminants such as sand or mud could get into the assembly through the hole, causing accelerated wear. This could result in abnormal steering free play. If the ATV continues to be operated without repair, the ball and socket portion of the tie-rod end could wear to the point that they separate, resulting in loss of steering control, which could cause a vehicle crash with injury or death.

Incidents/Injuries: Yamaha has received no reports of incidents or injuries.

Description: Yamaha has announced a voluntary recall of certain 2005 and 2006 Yamaha Bruin 250, Bruin 350 4WD and 2WD, Big Bear 400, Kodiak 400, and Kodiak 450 ATVs, and certain 2006 Wolverine 450 ATVs. Below is a list of make, model and vehicle identification numbers (VIN) involved in the recall. Make: 2005 Bruin 250 2WD 2006 Bruin 250 2WD 2005 Bruin 350 Auto 2WD 2006 Bruin 350 Auto 2WD 2005 Bruin 350 Auto 4WD 2006 Bruin 350 Auto 4WD 2005 Bruin 350 Auto 4WD Hunter 2006 Bruin 350 Auto 4WD Hunter 2005 Big Bear 400 4WD 2006 Big Bear 400 4WD 2005 Kodiak 400 4WD 2006 Kodiak 400 4WD 2005 Kodiak 400 4WD/Hunter 2006 Kodiak 400 4WD/Hunter 2005 Kodiak 450 4WD 2005 Kodiak 450 4WD 2005 Kodiak 450 4WD/Hunter 2005 Kodiak 450 4WD/Hunter 2005 Kodiak 450 4WD SE 2006 Wolverine 450 4WD Model: YFM250BT YFM250BV YFM350BAT YFM350BAV YFM350FAT YFM350FAV YFM350FAHT YFM350FAHV YFM400FT YFM400FV YFM400FAT YFM400FAV YFM400FAHT YFM400FAHV YFM450FAT YFM450FAV YFM450FAHT YFM450FAHV YFM450FASET YFM450FXV VIN Number: AG01Y-0116001 ~ 0120900 AG01Y-0120901 ~ 0123400 AH10Y-0012901 ~ 0016600 AH10Y-0016601 ~ 0020100 AH09Y-0019301 ~ 0023500 AH09Y-0023501 ~ 0029400 AH13Y-0002601 ~ 0003600 AH13Y-0003601 ~ 0006100 AH06Y-0055101 ~ 0057600 AH06Y-0057601 ~ 0059281 AJ15Y-0000101 ~ 0009600 AJ15Y-0009601 ~ 0011700 AJ17Y-0000101 ~ 0002100 AJ17Y-0002101 ~ 0003200 AJ14Y-0000101 ~ 0014900 AJ14Y-0014901 ~ 0018800 AJ16Y-0000101 ~ 0005300 AJ16Y-0005301 ~ 0008300 AJ18Y-0000101 ~ 0002700 AJ21Y-0000101 ~ 0001400    Sold at: Yamaha dealers sold these ATVs nationwide from 2004 to October 2005. The manufacturer's suggested retail price for the affected ATVs ranged from about $3,500 to $7,000.

Manufactured in: United States.

Remedy: Free repair. Registered owners of the affected units were notified directly by mail sent on October 14, 2005. Consumers should stop using their ATV immediately and contact an authorized Yamaha dealer to schedule an appointment for repair.

Consumer Contact: Call Yamaha at (800) 227-5963 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET everyday, or log on to the company's Web site at www.yamaha-motor.com                                                                  
Bruin 250,  Bruin 350, Big Bear 400, Kodiak  400,  Kodiak 450, Wolverine
450

Hope this helps.  Lawdog
 

[marylandeer]

Well I'm all fixed up. After about two weeks they called yesterday and said the parts were in . I took it up Wednesday afternoon and picked it up Thursday morning. New tie rods and knuckles.