Yahama Rhino ATV
The
Yamaha Rhino is a utility all-terrain vehicle or ATV. It comes with
an electronic fuel-injected engine, four-wheel disc brakes and even
cup holders.
But there’s a problem. The Rhino’s high center of gravity and narrow wheelbase make it prone to roll over. When that happens, very serious injuries – even deaths – can occur.
At The Ammons Law Firm, we represent the families of people who have been seriously injured or killed in accidents involving the Yamaha Rhino. We know the vehicle and the dangers it represents.
Please visit the following news stories for more about the issue:
U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION
Copyright 2009 CPSC
3/31/2009
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Yamaha Motor Corp. Offers Free Repair For 450 and 660 Model Rhino Vehicles
CPSC advises consumers not to use the off-road vehicles until repaired
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Yamaha Motor Corp. U.S.A., of Cypress, Calif., is announcing a free repair program to address safety issues with all Rhino 450 and 660 model off-highway recreational vehicles. Yamaha has also agreed to voluntarily suspend sale of these models immediately until repaired. Consumers should immediately stop using these popular recreational vehicles until the repair is installed by a dealer. Source: www.cpsc.gov
SOUTHEAST TEXAS RECORD
Copyright 2009 The Southeast Texas Record
1/28/2009
Section: NEWS
Texas woman sues Rhino for rollover as plaintiffs seek MDL
MARSHALL - More than four years ago, Vicki Joyce's child was injured when the Yamaha 660 Rhino she was in, rolled over and pinned her legs underneath it. Joyce joins one of many new lawsuits alleging the Rhino ATV is defective and unreasonably dangerous. Source: www.setexasrecord.com
WISCONSIN STATE JOURNAL
Copyright 2008 Madison Newspapers, Inc.
August 26, 2008
Section: LOCAL
Boy Dies In Utility Vehicle Accident
LANCASTER A 3-year-old boy was killed Sunday when the four-wheeled utility vehicle driven by his father rolled over. Bradley Bahl, 29, of Lancaster, was driving a Yamaha Rhino , which resembles an all terrain golf cart, when the crash happened on private property at 10933 Highway K near Lancaster just before 11:30 a.m., the Grant County Sheriff's Department said. Source: www.Madison.com
Tulsa World
Copyright 2008 World Publishing Co. All rights reserved.
August 18, 2008
Section: News
ATV crashes kill two, hurt one
DEON HAMPTON World Staff Writer
Two people died and a third person was injured in all-terrain vehicle accidents over the weekend, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported. Killed were John Paul Lacefield, 63, of Porter and Michael McCloud, 8, of Richardson, Texas. Lacefield was driving a 2000 Polaris ATV west on 221st Street at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in Wagoner County, when he drove off the road, striking a telephone pole, troopers said. He was ejected from the ATV. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Source: www.TulsaWorld.com
Las Vegas Review-Journal (NV)
Copyright 2008 Las Vegas R-J. All rights reserved.
February 24, 2008
Section: City
LV man dies after his ATV overturns
REVIEW-JOURNAL A 21-year-old Las Vegas man died early Saturday morning after the all-terrain vehicle he was driving overturned. David Lee Morgan was driving a 2006 Yamaha Rhino ATV at a high rate of speed in a desert area east of Decatur Boulevard, and south of Interstate 215, about 12:30 a.m., according Nevada Highway Patrol trooper Kevin Honea. As the ATV approached Decatur, Morgan steered to the right, causing the ATV to rotate and overturn. Source: www.LVRJ.com
