Yamaha Rhino ATV Lawsuits

The Yamaha Rhino is a side by side four wheel all-terrain vehicle which has been found to be prone to rollover, even when it is operated safely at reasonable speeds. Users have suffered severe and life-threatening injuries when their arms and legs were crushed under the weight of the ATV.

STATUS OF YAMAHA RHINO LITIGATION: Lawsuits are pending throughout the United States and lawyers are continuing to review new cases for riders injured during a Yamaha Rhino rollover.

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MANUFACTURER: Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A.

OVERVIEW: The Yamaha Rhino was first introduced in 2003 to compete with utility vehicles, like the Kawasaki Mule and John Deere Gator. In an attempt to make the vehicle faster and more agile, Yamaha designed a vehicle which is very unstable and has been found to roll over at speeds as slow as 13 miles per hour.

The Rhino features a powerful engine in a vehicle with a high center of gravity, narrow wheel base and small tires. As a result, many users have had the vehicle tip over and land on its side, even when operated on flat surfaces.

Until August 2007, the Rhino was sold without any doors and with limited safety features. As a result, it was common for riders to have their arms and legs fall out during a rollover, and get crushed under the weight of the vehicle. Severe crush injuries have resulted in permanent disabilities and fatal injuries for many riders.

YAMAHA RHINO PROBLEMS: Shortly after Yamaha began selling the Rhino they began receiving reports of rollover problems. In September 2006, the manufacturer sent a letter to owners acknowledging the risk of rollovers. In the letter, they outlined that riders should be careful to keep their arms and legs inside the vehicle during a rollover. However, even if the instructions were followed it is unlikely that riders can avoid a serious injury.

In August 2007, Yamaha began offering after-market doors and additional passenger handle bars to address some of the safety concerns. Although many people have called for the company to issue a recall to correct the design defects, a Rhino recall has not been issued.

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Potential Yamaha Rhino lawsuits are being reviewed by lawyers for riders who suffered severe fractures or other permanent injuries as a result of a rollover which occurred during normal operation of the ATV.