YAMAHA TECHNICAL BULLETIN: FEBRUARY 7, 2017
BULLETIN NUMBER: AT2016-001

Safety Bulletin:
2012-2015 YFM550/700 (“Grizzly 550/700”); Certain 2016 YFM70K (“Kodiak 700”); Certain 2016 YFM70G (“Grizzly”) Models – 2WD/4WD Intermittently Acuates at Start-up or Idle.

The button return springs inside the Handle 1 switch have weakened, allowing intermittent switch contact at start-up or idle.  Internal protection circuits prevent On-Command system mode changes while the unit is under way.

Solution: New switches have a stiffer-rate return springs to counter vibration and eliminate the possibility of intermittent contact that causes these On Command 4WD system mode changes.

Potentially Affected Models:
2012-2015 YFM550/700 (“Grizzly 550/700”); Certain 2016 YFM70K (“Kodiak 700”); Certain 2016 YFM70G (“Grizzly”) Models.  Call with your VIN number to see if your machine is affected by this recall.