CPSC, Polaris Industries Announce Recall of ATVs
CPSC, Polaris Industries Announce Recall of ATVs
Why was CPSC, Polaris Industries Announce Recall of ATVs recalled?
The mounting bolts on the front brake calipers were not tightened to the specified torque value. This may cause the bolts to loosen or fall out during operation, resulting in brake failure. This could result in severe injury or death.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should contact their Polaris dealer to schedule an appointment. The dealer will apply the correct torque to the front brake caliper retaining bolts. Contact: For more information, contact Polaris at (800) 765-2747 between 7 a.m. and 2 a.m. ET Monday through Friday and between 8 a.m. and 12 a.m. on weekends, or log on to the company's website at www.polarisindustries.com. Polaris has notified consumers directly about this recall.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Polaris 2003 "Predator" ATVs
- Company
- Polaris Industries, Inc., of Medina, Minn.
- Quantity
- About 2,400
- Sold at
- Polaris dealers sold these ATVs nationwide, from November through December 2002, for between $6,000 and $6,300.
- Recall date
- January 17, 2003
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
Only Polaris model year 2003 Predator ATVs with model numbers A00GJ50AA and A00GJ50AB are part of this recall. The model number can be found on the lower left frame tube ahead of the engine. The ATVs have a red seat with gray and black chassis. "Predator" is prominently displayed on the right and left side of the front cab covering the fuel tank.