Yamaha Rhino Being Investigated for Dozens of Passenger Deaths
Friday, November 07, 2008
The Yamaha Rhino, the popular model of all-terrain vehicle facing hundreds of lawsuits from injured passengers across the United States, is now under renewed scrutiny by federal safety investigators following dozens of deaths involving the vehicles. After receiving reports of 30 deaths involving the Rhino, including the deaths of two young girls in the last month, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said it is investigating the vehicle for possible safety defects. The agency said its investigation into the Rhino was prompted by the number of accidents and lawsuits linked to the vehicle and other factors. The agency may decide to…Continue » Posted in ATV - All Terrain Vehicles