American Landmaster Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards
Recall 22081 · Feb 16, 2022 · American Landmaster
1,050
units affected
1,050
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 22081
- Date
- Feb 16, 2022
- Company
- American Landmaster
- Units affected
- 1,050
- Product
- American Landmaster EV, L3, L4, L5, L5W and L7 Utility Vehicles (UTVs)
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
This recall involves American Landmaster utility vehicles series EV, L3, L4, L5, L5W and L7, equipped with standard (non-power) steering, and manufactured between March 2021 and October 2021. They were sold in red, blue and camouflage colors. Landmaster and the model name appear on the frame near the front left wheel of the vehicles. The model year and date of manufacture can be found on a data plate behind the vehicle's pedals.
What can happen
The steering shaft can separate from the joint and result in a loss of control, posing crash and injury hazards.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility vehicles and contact American Landmaster to receive instructions for conducting an inspection to determine if your vehicle requires repair, or to make an appointment for a no-cost inspection and, if necessary, full repair from an authorized repair shop. American Landmaster is contacting all registered owners directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- American Landmaster has received seven reports of the steering shaft separating. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- American Landmaster dealers nationwide from March 2021 through October 2021 for between $7,200 and $12,700.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled american landmaster ev, l3, l4, l5, l5w and l7 utility vehicles (utvs)?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility vehicles and contact American Landmaster to receive instructions for conducting an inspection to determine if your vehicle requires repair, or to make an appointment for a no-cost inspection and, if necessary, full repair from an authorized repair shop.
What is the hazard?
The steering shaft can separate from the joint and result in a loss of control, posing crash and injury hazards.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.