Danger With The Yamaha Rhino

Jamie Sheller — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 23:02:11 GMT

In 2002, during a test ride of the Yamaha Rhino, then in development, the vehicle tipped over after going down a hill and injured the driver's foot. The Rhino is an off-road vehicle. The driver in that test drive was Keisuke Yoshida, the president of a Yamaha Motor Co. U.S. subsidiary. Later, at a meeting, Yoshida sought an "update on instability of vehicle for future liability cases."

The Rhino was introduced to the market in the fall of 2003, and experienced strong sales. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, 59 people have been killed and hundred injured in Rhino accidents. Often riders are injured when the Rhino rolls over and they are thrown from the vehicle. There are hundreds of lawsuits pending against Yamaha, based on Rhino deaths and injuries. One theory about why the Rhino is so dangerous is that its structure causes it to be extremely unstable. Another theory is that passengers are partially ejected from the Rhino because the seatbelts tend to unspool during rollovers.

In March, Yamaha offered a "free repair program" for the Rhino. Yamaha refused to call the program a recall. The Consumer Product Safety Commission is continuing to investigate the Rhino, and could possibly seek a ban if the Rhino is still dangerous after the changes.

If you have been injured by a Yamaha Rhino, contact Sheller, P.C. The Sheller firm has a long history of aggressively representing individuals and classes of people who have suffered a range of injuries, including injuries from defective products. Sheller lawyers are currently handling cases for clients who have been injured by a Yamaha Rhino. Contact us to discuss your Rhino injury.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Jamie Sheller

Yamaha Rhino Recall

Jamie Sheller — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 22:15:57 GMT

The Yamaha Rhino is a two passenger off-road recreational vehicle. Recently, Yamaha Motor Corp., USA recalled 145,000 Rhinos. Rhino sales have also been suspended. The recall was announced by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. At the time of the recall, 46 deaths and hundred of injuries had been caused by three Rhino models from the time they were first distributed in 2003, until now. Most of the accidents involving injuries or death were rollovers. All Yamaha Rhino 450, 660 and 700 models were recalled for repairs that are intended to reduce the risk of rollover and keep riders' limbs inside the vehicle.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Jamie Sheller

Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyer - Off-road Vehicle

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