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U.S. CPSC May 3, 2005 |
Polaris Industries Recall of Select Model Year 2004.5 and 2005 Sportsman and 2005 Model Year Scrambler ATVs Some 2004.5 and 2005 Model Year Sportsman and 2005 Model Year Scrambler 500 ATVs were assembled with possibly defective Electronic Control Modules (ECM) which may fail and overheat. If this were to occur, excessive heat could cause a fire, possibly resulting in serious injury or death. |
U.S. CPSC June 4, 2008 |
Polaris Industries Expands Recall of ATVs Due to Fire Hazard The ATVs can have defective Electronic Control Modules that overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to riders. |
U.S. CPSC February 14, 2008 |
Polaris Industries Expands Recall of ATVs Due to Fire Hazard The ATVs can have defective Electronic Control Modules (ECM) that overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to riders. |
U.S. CPSC May 30, 2007 |
Polaris Recalls Select Hawkeye Model ATVs for Steering Post Failure Hazard The steering posts can break in the area where the handlebar attaches to the steering post. This can result in loss of steering control resulting in a crash and/or serious injury to the operator. |
U.S. CPSC November 12, 2003 |
Polaris Industries Inc. Announce Recall of ATVs Damage to the fuel tank grommet can cause a fuel leak, posing a serious fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC May 30, 2007 |
Polaris Recalls Select Hawkeye Model ATVs Due to Loss of Control Hazard -- Three Crashes Reported The ATV's front bearing carrier can fail due to an insufficient amount of material thickness in the area where the lower a-arm and ball joint are attached which can result in a loss of control and a crash and/or serious injury to the operator. |
U.S. CPSC December 22, 2009 |
Polaris Industries Recalls Certain ATVs Due to Crash Hazard The front suspension ball joint stem can separate from the steering knuckle and cause the rider to lose steering control, posing a risk of injury or death to riders. |
U.S. CPSC July 22, 2009 |
Polaris Industries Recalls ATVs Due to Fire Hazard The valve assembly can fail in freezing temperatures, causing oil to leak into the exhaust system. This could pose a fire and burn hazard to the rider. |
U.S. CPSC September 27, 2004 |
Polaris Industries Recall of ATVs Dispensers The throttle cable may bind when the handlebars are turned full left or full right, resulting in an increase in engine speed and unintended vehicle acceleration. In addition, the fuel line may rub against the vehicle chassis, resulting in a fuel line leak which could be a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC September 14, 2004 |
Polaris Industries Recall of ATVs The front brake lines can crack and leak brake fluid, possibly resulting in loss of braking capability. This could result in severe injury or death. |
U.S. CPSC June 20, 2007 |
ATVs Recalled by Polaris Industries Inc. Due to Fire Hazard The recalled ATVs may have a loose fuel valve within the fuel tank, which could cause a fuel leak and pose a fire hazard to riders. |
U.S. CPSC March 4, 2008 |
Polaris Industries Inc. Recalls ATVs Due to Risk of Injury to Riders A retention bolt can come loose causing the rear wheels to lock up, which poses a risk of serious injury to the rider. |
U.S. CPSC November 6, 2007 |
Polaris Industries Inc. Recalls Certain Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard The fuel tank filler neck can crack and separate allowing fuel or fuel vapors to leak from the fuel tank. This poses a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC November 20, 2001 |
Polaris Industries Inc. Recall ATVs Screws in the ATV's manual transmission can loosen, causing the rear wheels to lock. This can cause the driver to lose control of the ATV and crash, possibly resulting in injury or death. |
U.S. CPSC December 7, 2004 |
Polaris Industries Recall of 900 Fusion, 900 RMK Snowmobiles The fuel connections between the fuel line and the fuel pump and fuel filter can leak. Failure of the fuel connection can result in leaking fuel and a possible fire, which can result in severe injury or death. In addition, the drive shaft may have been incorrectly heat treated resulting in brittle drive shafts that could fail at lower loads than the shafts were originally designed to meet. Failure of the drive shaft can result in a loss of braking of the snowmobile and severe injury or death. |
U.S. CPSC August 4, 2009 |
Polaris Recalls Ranger Side-by-Side Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard An electrical short can lead to overheating in the rear tail light wiring harnesses, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC January 13, 2005 |
Polaris to Pay $950,000 Penalty for Failing to Report Hazards with ATVs Polaris manufactured and sold 13,600 Scrambler, Sport and Xplorer 400 model ATVs. The throttles on these ATVs can stick and prevent the machines from slowing down or stopping, leading to loss of control and crashes. |
U.S. CPSC March 29, 2005 |
Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. and BRP US Inc. Recall of DS650 ATVs The rear axle bearings may have not been sufficiently greased. This may cause a breaking of the bearing which could make the ATV unstable. The operator could lose control of the vehicle which could cause injury to the operator. |
U.S. CPSC July 11, 2008 |
Polaris Industries Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Risk of Injury to Riders Cracks could form in the starter ring-gear and cause the ring-gear to fracture into several pieces. The broken pieces could be propelled out of the chassis of the machine at high speed causing serious injury or death to the rider and/or bystanders. |
U.S. CPSC October 11, 2005 |
Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles The drive pulley inner flange could break resulting in the broken flange fragments becoming a projectile. This situation could cause serious injuries or death to the rider or bystanders. |
U.S. CPSC July 3, 2006 |
Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles for Fire Hazard The operator could ride with their foot engaging the rear brake without noticing. This can cause the rear brake to overheat and possibly ignite, posing a risk of serious injury or death. |
U.S. CPSC October 21, 2004 |
Polaris Industries Recall of RANGER 4x4 Utility Vehicles The lower steering shaft assembly may have a missing or misplaced weld that connects the steering wheel to the steering gear box assembly. If a weld is missing or misplaced, the lower steering shaft assembly could fail, causing the operator to lose control of the vehicle. |
U.S. CPSC April 15, 2003 |
Polaris Industries Recall of Polaris Xpedition 325, Trail Boss 325, and Magnum 325 ATVs 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. |
U.S. CPSC March 24, 2005 |
Arctic Cat Inc. Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) The fuel tank used on some all-terrain vehicles could develop a fuel leak. If this occurs, a fire hazard with the possibility of injury and property damage could occur. |
U.S. CPSC March 14, 2005 |
Polaris Industries Recall of "900 Fusion," "900 RMK" and "900 Switchback" Snowmobiles The snowmobile wiring harness may be routed in a way that could disconnect the engine stop switch and the throttle safety switch connector. The engine stop and the throttle safety switches will no longer function, posing a possible crash hazard. |
U.S. CPSC July 24, 2006 |
American Suzuki Motor Corp. Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles The mounting brackets used to secure the left-front suspension arm to the ATV frame may not have been welded completely and could break off during riding. If this occurs the rider could lose control of the ATV and crash, posing a risk of serious injury or death. |
U.S. CPSC December 6, 2007 |
Polaris Recalls Certain Ranger Utility Vehicles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The utility vehicle's fuel tank can leak, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC July 17, 2008 |
All-Terrain Vehicles Recalled By American Honda Motor Co. Due to Risk of Loss of Control Hazard If the ATV's rubber CV (constant velocity) boots get punctured or torn the joint will become contaminated and severe binding of the CV joints could occur, resulting in the sudden loss of steering control. This poses a risk of injury or death to riders. |
U.S. CPSC July 28, 2005 |
Polaris Industries Recall of 900 Fusion, 900 RMK, and 900 Switchback Snowmobiles There are three separate issues involved in this safety recall: Front Suspension Spindle... Fuel Tank Chaffing... Gasket... |
U.S. CPSC March 20, 2007 |
American Suzuki Motor Corp. Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles The bushing pivot mount boss on the left and right suspension arm may not have been welded completely and could break off during riding. If this occurs, the rider could lose control of the ATV and crash, posing risk of serious injury or death. |
U.S. CPSC July 1, 2009 |
Polaris Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Loss of Control Hazard Bolts on the rear suspension can break causing the rail tip to become dislodged and interfere with the snowmobile's track. This can cause the track to lock up and the rider to lose control of the snowmobile, posing a risk of injury. |
U.S. CPSC June 21, 2006 |
American Suzuki Motor Corp. Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles for Crash Hazard If the cushion lever mounting bracket on the ATV frame breaks, the rider could lose control of the ATV and crash, posing a risk of serious injury or death. |
U.S. CPSC April 29, 2005 |
American Suzuki Motor Corp. Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles The fuel petcock inserts were made with incorrect material that does not correctly bond the fuel tank and petcock insert, which could allow fuel leakage. If this occurs, a fire hazard with the possibility of injury and property damage could result. |
U.S. CPSC April 26, 2007 |
Polaris Industries Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Loss of Control Hazard Separation of joints due to inadequate welding can result in stiffer steering or a failed shock mount, causing the rider to lose control of the snowmobile and crash. |
U.S. CPSC October 14, 2005 |
Polaris Industries Inc. Recall of Snowmobiles The fuel tank filler neck on these snowmobiles can crack. A crack in the filler neck area may cause the filler neck to separate from the fuel tank. A crack or filler neck separation may allow fuel or fuel vapors to escape from the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC May 8, 2008 |
American Honda Motor Co. Recalls ATVs Due to Loss of Steering Control The electric power steering shaft of the recalled ATVs could break unexpectedly, resulting in the rider's losing steering control. This poses a risk of injury or death to riders. |
U.S. CPSC May 19, 2005 |
Polaris Industries Recall of Select Model Year 2004 and 2005 Snowmobiles The fuel tank filler neck may develop a crack at the base where the filler neck meets the fuel tank assembly. This may cause the neck to separate from the fuel tank assembly and allow fuel to escape from the tank, potentially creating a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC April 13, 2005 |
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. Recall Reminder for ATVs In February 2004, Yamaha announced a voluntary recall of Raptor YFM660R ATVs. Vibration from the engine and driveline during long periods of high rpm usage could cause the rear master cylinder reservoir to agitate resulting in brake fluid aeration and adversely affecting rear brake performance. |
U.S. CPSC May 3, 2007 |
Stateside Powersports Recalls to Repair 90cc Youth Model ATVs The ATVs lack adequate tire labeling, tire pressure gauge, adequate stop engine switch and other safety requirements which could result in injury to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC August 2, 2005 |
Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. Recall of ATVs A significant impact to the front wheel of the ATV while the steering is fully turned to either side can result in suspension damage, wear, and an eventual loss of steering control that could result in injury or death. |
U.S. CPSC August 20, 2002 |
Arctic Cat Inc. Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles The ball joints on the front suspension of these ATVs can fail, resulting in a loss of control. This can cause the ATV to overturn, posing a risk of serious injury or death to riders. |
U.S. CPSC May 13, 2009 |
Engine Block and Battery Heaters Used on Polaris Snowmobiles Recalled Due to Shock Hazard The insulation of the electrical cord for the engine and battery heaters can fail during cold temperatures, posing an electric shock hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC April 11, 2006 |
Polaris Industries Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles for Steering Hazard The fastener torque securing the starter motor to the engine crankcase may not have been accurately applied during the manufacture of these snowmobiles or during the installation of an accessory starter. This could allow the consumer to experience a loss of steering control. |
U.S. CPSC September 9, 2004 |
Suzuki Recall of Four-Wheel Drive Eiger ATVs There are mislocated welds securing the upper front suspension arm mounting brackets to the frame. The mounting bracket could break off during riding, reducing rider control and resulting in loss of control of the ATV. Loss of control could result in a crash and severe personal injury or death. |
U.S. CPSC July 28, 2005 |
American Suzuki Motor Corp. Recall of ATVs A significant impact to the front wheel of the ATV while the steering is fully turned to either side can result in suspension damage, wear, and an eventual loss of steering control that could result in injury or death. |
U.S. CPSC February 12, 2004 |
Polaris Industries Recall of Accessory Skis for Snowmobiles The accessory skis sold for Polaris snowmobiles could break, resulting in injury or death. |
U.S. CPSC March 9, 2006 |
American Suzuki Motor Corp. Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles for Fire Hazard Certain 2005 Eiger model year ATVs were assembled with an improperly manufactured plastic fuel tank. The thin portion of these tanks could develop a fuel leak, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC December 8, 2005 |
Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles Tie rod separation caused by either wear or severe impact can occur during operation, causing the front wheel to separate from the steering control. Separation of the tie rod can cause the rider to lose control of the ATV, resulting in a serious injury or death to the rider. |
U.S. CPSC January 23, 2007 |
Arctic Cat Recalls Model Year 2007 90cc Youth Model ATVs On the recalled ATVs, the handlebar base mounting bolts, tie-rod ends and tie-rod adjustment locking nuts may not have been tightened to the proper torque during the production process. This condition could result in loss of vehicle control which could result in injury or death. |
U.S. CPSC April 13, 2005 |
Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A. Recall Reminder for Off-Road Motorcycles and ATVs In September 2004, Yamaha announced a voluntary recall of PW80 and TTR90 Off-Road Motorcycles and Grizzly 125 ATVs. The rear brake shoe material could separate due to improper adhesive curing, adversely affecting rear braking performance. |