The four-wheel, side-by-side Rhino manufactured by Yamaha Motor Corporation has become one of the most popular recreational off-road vehicles in the U.S. Nearly 60 riders have been killed and hundreds seriously injured in Rhino accidents.
Plaintiffs charge that the Rhino contains multiple design flaws rendering it unstable and prone to rolling over, even when driven on flat ground at low speeds. Plaintiffs further allege that the Rhino is equipped with defective doors, inadequate seat belts, and a dangerous roll cage.