CarRecallWatch- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY:STEP/LADDER
- Problem
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Skeeter FXR boat trailers. The boarding ladder used to gain access to the bow of the boat was manufactured with incomplete welds that can cause the ladder to fail.
- Risk
- A ladder that unexpectedly fails while in use increases the risk of injury to the user. In addition, if the welds fail during transport, the debris can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the trailer boarding ladder, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 10, 2025. Owners may contact Yamaha's customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 2025-001.
What this recall means for you
Some Skeeter FXR boat trailers were built with a boarding ladder used to reach the bow of the boat that has incomplete welds. The weld gaps can cause the ladder to fail while in use, which raises the risk of injury to the person climbing it. If the welds fail during transport, loose debris can cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
If you own a 2024 or 2025 Skeeter FXR trailer, dealers will replace the trailer boarding ladder free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 10, 2025. You can also contact Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA customer service at 1-800-962-7926, referencing recall number 2025-001.
You can check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA.gov or through an authorized dealer, and avoid using the ladder until it has been inspected or replaced.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Skeeter FXR | 20242025 |
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