CPSC, Koyker Manufacturing Announce Recall of Utility
CPSC, Koyker Manufacturing Announce Recall of Utility Vehicles
Why was CPSC, Koyker Manufacturing Announce Recall of Utility recalled?
Brass gear in the steering sector can break, causing consumers to lose steering capabilities.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the vehicles and return them to the dealership where purchased for a free replacement steering sector. Contact: Koyker toll-free at (800) 456-1107 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
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
- Raptor Utility Vehicles
- Company
- Koyker Manufacturing Company, of Lennox, S.D.
- Quantity
- 350
- Sold at
- Utility vehicle dealerships nationwide, from June 2001 through August 2003, for about $6,600.
- Recall date
- October 21, 2003
- Incidents / injuries
- There have been 34 reported incidents of consumers losing steering control. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves Raptor 1000M off-road utility vehicles. The two-wheel drive vehicles have two seats and a back bed. "Raptor" is printed in black under the vehicles gas cap. Only two wheel drive vehicles with transaxle manufactured between April 12, 2001 and July 31, 2003 are included in this recall.