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Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1998 Yamaha Vmax (vx700) in Canada.
THE SKI COLUMN WELD ON THESE SNOWMOBILES MAY NOT HAVE PROPER PENETRATION. DURING OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE, THE SKI COLUMN CAN BREAK RESULTING IN LACK OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. CORRECTION: BOTH SKI COLUMNS WILL BE REPLACED AND THE SKIS WILL BE REALIGNED.
A failure of this component (steering) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE BLEED SCREWS ON THESE SNOWMOBILES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED CORRECTLY AT THE FACTORY. DURING OPERATION OF THE SNOWMOBILE, THE BRAKE FLUID MAY LEAK, RESULTING IN LACK OF BRAKE PERFORMANCE AND A POSSIBLE ACCIDENT. CORRECTION: BRAKE SYSTEM WILL BE BLED AND THE BLEED SCREWS TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATION.
A failure of this component (brakes) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
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