Rhino All Terrain Vehicles Shown to be the Cause of Serious Injuries and Deaths

The Rhino is a utility all terrain vehicle manufactured by Yamaha. It has four wheel disc brakes and an electronic fuel-injected engine. It’s not just a recreational vehicle – it is used by police departments and rescue squads as well.

Sadly, the reality is that the Rhino’s high center of gravity, narrow wheelbase and tires too small for a vehicle of its size make it prone to roll over. Because of this, it can easily, and in many instances has, caused very serious injuries and even death. Yamaha claims that this is due to user error and high-speed turning, but it has repeatedly been shown that the Rhino rolls over even at low speeds on flat surfaces.

Since Yamaha has cleverly classified the Rhino as a utility terrain vehicle and not an ATV, it is not subject to the same safety standards as other ATVs. They aren’t subject to ATV safety standards due to design differences such as having a steering wheel, instead of the ATV’s handlebars. However, the Rhino is also not subject to the much tougher standards for cars. Owners of utility terrain vehicles don’t have to register them.

The Yamaha Rhino has become one of the most popular vehicles of its kind in the past few years. It has caused extensive injuries and even fatalities due to its unstable design and tendency to rollover while turning. While these reports of injury and death have been numerous, fatalities are most common among children, who are often thrown out of the vehicle when it rolls. The models affected include:

• All 2004 YXR660
• All 2005 YXR660
• All 2006 YXR450
• All 2007 YXR660 without doors
• All 2007 YXR450 without doors

If you or a loved one has been injured or has died in an accident involving a Rhino Utility All Terrain Vehicle, please do not hesitate to contact the firm of Schuler, Halvorson and Weisser, P.A. to assist you in handling your case. We have an experienced and dedicated team of attorneys, investigators and experts with extensive experience and skill standing by to answer any questions you may have and to help your with your claim. Of course, you will never be charged a fee unless we make a recovery on your behalf.