Off-road vehicles recalled after 46 deaths

WASHINGTON — Yamaha Motor Corp. USA is recalling about 120,000 off-highway recreational vehicles for repairs, after two models were involved in 46 deaths.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission says all Rhino 450 and 660 model vehicles need to be repaired to prevent the accidents that resulted in 46 deaths since the units were distributed in fall 2003.

More than two-thirds of the incidents were rollovers. Many also involved riders not wearing seat belts. The repairs are designed to reduce the risk of rolling over, as well as improve handling and keep riders' limbs inside the vehicles.

For more details call Yamaha at 800-962-7926.

On the Net: www.cpsc.gov