How important is a VIN? Dear ATVC: So I bought a 2003 Honda 400EX in really bad condition just to resell it. I fixed it up and did so and now the buyer who bought it is messaging me saying that the VIN number is wiped off. He is threatening me that he will come […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | December 4, 2022
A common scenario. Dear ATVC: Which forum should I ask for help in? Was given a 4 wheeler, trying to rebuild it and get it up and running. The VIN number found and try to search the internet for says its invalid. The guy who gave it to me knew nothing about it. We’re assuming […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | October 9, 2022
Check your VIN. Yamaha Recall Summary: Name of Product: Yamaha Viking Off-Road Side-by-Side vehicles Hazard: Improperly installed rear brake lines can cause brake fluid to leak and reduce vehicle control, posing crash and injury hazards. Remedy: Repair Recall Date: September 29, 2022 Units: About 330 Consumer Contact: Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A. at 800-889-2624 from 8:30 […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | October 3, 2022
Check your VIN. Yamaha Recall Summary Name of Product: Off-Road Side-by-Side vehicles Hazard: The recalled vehicles can have a damaged fuel tank causing fuel to leak, posing fire and explosion hazards. Remedy: Repair Recall Date: May 12, 2022 Units: About 4,130 Consumer Contact: Yamaha Motor Corporation USA at 800-889-2624 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | May 16, 2022
Check your VIN. Polaris has determined that some Model Year 2022 RZR Pro R 4 Premium and Ultimate vehicles may have an incorrectly routed battery cable, which may contact the prop shaft during vehicle operation. Prolonged contact of the battery cable with the prop shaft may result in an electrical short, posing a fire hazard […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | April 11, 2022
Check your VIN #. The Washington, D.C.-based U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced on Wednesday that about 32,000 side-by-sides are being recalled due to crash and injury hazards. American Honda is recalling 2019-2021 Honda Talon 1000 S2 and S4 side-by-sides. The vehicle’s intake funnel band screw can loosen and enter the engine through the […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | March 9, 2022
Yamawires. Dear ATVC: Picked up a 2002 Yamaha Kodiak today (haven’t found the VIN to verify that yet). It supposedly had no spark. A prior owner tried to troubleshoot this thing and pulled off all the harness covering exposing all wiring! We removed the plastics and this thing is a total mess. Upon inspection, before […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | March 28, 2021
