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05-12-2007, 10:04 AM admin Joined on 03-07-2006 Yuma Arizona Posts 163 Heard this from Yamaha?? I got this email this morning. Anyone heard about this? All Yamaha dealers have been notified to cease any modifications to Rhinos other than OEM Yamaha parts and accessories..mainly but not limited to roll cages,rear seats suspension modifications. At the same time all Yamaha dealers that have sold aftermarket parts of sorts are being sopena there records of all aftermarket parts purchased.,and who purchased from. ALSO most Yamaha dealers have been sued and served today,class action ,for deaths and injuries. The Rhino sold as a two passenger utility vehicles. For more info contact Yamaha...    Report

05-14-2007, 11:58 AM admin Joined on 03-07-2006 Yuma Arizona Posts 163 Re: Heard this from Yamaha?? Here is the letter to the dealers: Many companies with no connection to Yamaha manufacture accessories or offer other modifications for Yamaha vehicles. Yamaha is not in a position to test products that these aftermarket companies produce. Therefore, Yamaha can neither endorse nor encourage the use of accessories not sold by Yamaha or modifications not specifically recommended by Yamaha. While some aftermarket products are similar in design and quality to genuine Yamaha products, it must be recognized that some products for sale on the market are clearly not suitable because of the potential safety hazard to users or others. Your dealership should carefully evaluate products and modifications before you offer or recommend them to your customers. If you install an accessory or perform a modification that substantively alters the design intent or safety of a Yamaha product, you put your customers and others at greater risk of serious injury or death. Also be sure you fully understand that, now as re-manufacturer of that Yamaha product, you increase your risk of liability should an accident occur. A specific example is an aftermarket passenger seat kit installed in the cargo bed of a Rhino Side x Side vehicle. These passenger seats substantively alter the design intent of the Rhino as a two-person off-road vehicle, and the vehicle operator would have to intentionally ignore several warnings on the vehicle and in the manual to use them. If customers ask about purchase of products that are not appropriate, such as rear seats for the Rhino, please let your customers know why they are not suitable, using the on-product labels and Owner’s Manual as necessary to help them understand the issues.    Report

05-14-2007, 3:17 PM admin Joined on 03-07-2006 Yuma Arizona Posts 163 Re: Heard this from Yamaha?? Come on guys! No thoughts on this at all??    Report

05-14-2007, 6:10 PM RHINO RAT Joined on 04-23-2007 VISALIA, CA Posts 47 Re: Heard this from Yamaha?? We have created a generation of "I'm not responsible for my actions". It is far easier to do whaterver I want to do as opposed to what common sence tells me to do. All the Rhino mishaps would have you believe that they were just putting around and it rolled over. I've seen people doing 180's all day long or some kid that hasn't had the experience of learning how to drive a car being turned loose in numerous off road situations. There is an inherent danger to any outdoor activity and anyone with half a brain knows dirt bikes, ATV's and now UTV's can put you at the edge. Have fun, but try thinking now and then. Please forgive the rambling and mispelled words. Hey I'm old and plan to get older, stay safe. FLOYD & SANDI AND THE RAT DOG KOBY,2006 450, CUSTOM MIDNIGHT CANDY BLUE,4 SEATER W/FULL ROLLGAGE, Gorilla 3,000# winch, UNI CVT filter, ITP WHEELS AND MUD LITE XTR 27X9R14 FRONT & 27X11R14 REAR    Report

05-15-2007, 2:38 PM Badley Joined on 02-06-2007 Spanish Fork, UT Posts 84 Re: Heard this from Yamaha?? Talk to my lawyer... :( Yup, no one is responsible for there own actions anymore. I am old too, and I haven't sued anyone... hmmm, early retirement... broken and retired! I think I will stick to my original plan - retired and broke :)    Report

05-15-2007, 5:29 PM admin Joined on 03-07-2006 Yuma Arizona Posts 163 Re: Heard this from Yamaha?? You know, I don't care what kind of vehicle that you have, we all make mistakes in judgement sometimes with bad outcomes. Not everything is the fault of a manufacturer. If you drive like an idiot, bad things can happen.    Report

05-15-2007, 6:13 PM RHINO RAT Joined on 04-23-2007 VISALIA, CA Posts 47 Re: Heard this from Yamaha?? Amen, brother. FLOYD & SANDI AND THE RAT DOG KOBY,2006 450, CUSTOM MIDNIGHT CANDY BLUE,4 SEATER W/FULL ROLLGAGE, Gorilla 3,000# winch, UNI CVT filter, ITP WHEELS AND MUD LITE XTR 27X9R14 FRONT & 27X11R14 REAR    Report

05-18-2007, 12:32 PM AZDutchman Joined on 05-02-2007 Posts 16 Re: Heard this from Yamaha?? I hear that...    Report

06-13-2007, 2:11 PM madmax Joined on 05-18-2007 Posts 13 Re: Heard this from Yamaha?? I hate lawyers. I'm in the medical profession and see so much crap. Goto the rhinorollover website (I think that is the name), bet that is where all this is coming from.    Report

11-16-2007, 5:41 AM TommyBoy Joined on 11-16-2007 Knoxville, Tn Posts 3 Re: Heard this from Yamaha??  Badley wrote: Talk to my lawyer... :( Yup, no one is responsible for there own actions anymore. I am old too, and I haven't sued anyone... hmmm, early retirement... broken and retired! I think I will stick to my original plan - retired and broke :) I like it Retired and broke You can't take the money with so spend it while you are here. I have mostly the same opinion people don't assume responsibility for their own actions unless there is reward for those actions. Getting rich by lawsuit only makes the insurance companies raise their rates. I don't see how Yamaha can be sued for aftermarket parts so now that a few idiots found a way to get rich quick we all will due without quality help on getting our parts installed.    Report

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