Yamaha · Canada · Crit
Yamaha Kodiak 400 (YFM400F), Big Bear 350 (YFM35FS) +9 more: Electrical
Affects Yamaha Kodiak 400 (YFM400F), Big Bear 350 (YFM35FS), Kodiak Ultra 400 (YFM4FA), Big Bear 400 (YFM40F), Wolverine 350 (YFM35FX), Big Bear Professional 400 (YFM40FP), Grizzly 600 (YFM600F), Grizzly 660 (YFM66FA), Grizzly 660 (YFM660F), Kodiak 450 (YFM45FA), Bruin 350 (YFM35FA) · 2000–2006 — about 26K vehicles.
The hazard
On certain ATVs equipped with a winch by Warn Industries, Inc., a defective contactor could cause the winch assembly to ignite while the vehicle is parked and the winch is not in use. A fire could result in injury or death. Correction: Dealers will replace the 8-post contactor assembly.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational