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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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.
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17 Comments
kevinMay 13, 2010 at 7:30 pm
You said it exactly right Chris. appx 1000% correct if I might say. America is the most sue happy especially now with the economy so bad. ANything to get a dollar you dont have to work for. This is just a certian group of money hungry lawyers reaching out to the ignorant poulation to make a fast buck. Taking advantage of someone ignorance and sitting back with a cold one when its over.
ChrisApril 13, 2010 at 3:33 am
As usual the people of this country think that a lawsuit is going to make things better for them. In my estimation the people who the lawsuits will benefit are the lawyers aka (pondscum) and not the hapless victims aka (morons). Anyone who thinks that a utility vehicle can be made "idiot proof" should be taken out of the gene pool for the sake of the rest of the population. Where will the lawsuits[Show More]As usual the people of this country think that a lawsuit is going to make things better for them. In my estimation the people who the lawsuits will benefit are the lawyers aka (pondscum) and not the hapless victims aka (morons). Anyone who thinks that a utility vehicle can be made "idiot proof" should be taken out of the gene pool for the sake of the rest of the population. Where will the lawsuits stop? When the american public has every right guaranteed in the constitution taken away then maybe they will wake up.
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JonOctober 30, 2008 at 5:38 am
Jim, who responded to the "Over 200 cases filed for rhino rollover injuries and deaths" said it best. Sue also responded to the same coment, I DISAGREE WITH YOUR OPINION. You talk about all atvs and motorcycles. Yes deadly accidents do happen, but what about vehicles and bicyc[Show More]Jim, who responded to the "Over 200 cases filed for rhino rollover injuries and deaths" said it best. Sue also responded to the same coment, I DISAGREE WITH YOUR OPINION. You talk about all atvs and motorcycles. Yes deadly accidents do happen, but what about vehicles and bicycles and air planes and all of the other death causing circumstances. Should we make all that stuff illegal as well. I am totaly pro life, but as Jim said the operators should take the responsibity for their actions. I own a 2007 Rhino and love it very much. Yes they are dangerous and I have rolled mine. But every time I rolled it I was operating it beyond its limits as I am sure that a lot of the lawsuits that are filed if a deep and true investigation is done probably 99% of them will find that the root cause is operator error. If the operator respects the machine and knows its limitations just as a car they should not have any problems. Even with a car you don't go 90 mph through sharp 'S' curves. I'm sure if you try it you will end up wrecking. The bottom line is this, In todays world every one is sue happy. Here is a good example, some one sued McDonalds for coffee being too hot and they burned themselves with it. There are risks in every thing we do. With the Rhino if you buy it you know there are risks of rolling over that come with it.
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