CPSC, Polaris Industries Inc. Announce Recall of
CPSC, Polaris Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Polaris Xpedition 325, Trail Boss 325, and Magnum 325 ATVs
Why was CPSC, Polaris Industries Inc. Announce Recall of recalled?
The ATVs may have loose or leaking oil cooler line clamps, that can release hot pressurized oil. This may lead to thermal burns, to engine failure due to oil pressure loss and, in rare circumstances, could cause a vehicle fire.
What should I do if I have this product?
If consumers have not had this work already performed, they should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact their local Polaris dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. Contact: For more information, contact Polaris at (800)-POLARIS or visit their website at www.polaris.com
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
- 2000 and 2001 Polaris Xpedition 325, Trail Boss 325, and Magnum 325 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
- Company
- Polaris Industries Inc., of Minneapolis, Minn.
- Quantity
- About 56,000
- Sold at
- Polaris dealers nationwide sold these vehicles, from January 1999 through August 2000, for approximately $6,000.
- Recall date
- April 15, 2003
- Incidents / injuries
- Polaris Industries Inc. has received 1,290 warranty claims or service calls pertaining to the loose or leaking oil cooler line clamps. There have been 20 minor injuries associated with oil line failures; these injuries have been first or second degree burns, bruises and skin rashes resulting from the leaking oil.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
These products are 4-wheeled vehicles intended for use in off-road areas.