Gates Recalls ATV and UTV Clutches Due to Laceration and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)
Recall 17712 · Nov 15, 2016 · Gates
500
units affected
500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17712
- Date
- Nov 15, 2016
- Company
- Gates
- Units affected
- 500
- Product
- ATV and UTV clutches
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
This recall involves two models of the G-Force CVT clutches that are aftermarket metallic, cylinder-shaped replacement clutch assemblies for use in all-terrain-vehicles and utility task vehicles. The part number, "G-FORCE" and the Gates logo are printed on the round top of the clutch. The UPC, part number and internal product number are printed on the packaging. Part No. UPC Internal Product No. CVTPRM001 770075699415 76920001 CVTPRM002 770075701316 76920005
What can happen
The clutch can break during operation of the vehicle and cause fragmentation and forcefully eject parts, posing laceration or impact injury hazards to the operator.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using vehicles with the recalled clutches and contact Gates for instructions on receiving a full refund plus an additional $300 to cover disassembly and reinstallation costs upon return of the recalled clutches to Gates. In addition, Gates will also ship a G-Force Belt at no cost to consumers who return the recalled clutches to Gates. The firm is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received three reports of the clutch breaking during operation of an ATV, including one report of a laceration to the rider.
- Sold at
- 3P Off Road of Tomball, Texas; Carolina Custom ATV of Apex, N. C.; Sawgie Bottom Outdoor Powersports of Leesville, La.; and Tuner Solutions of Deville, La., from March 2016 through September 2016 for between $900 and $1,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled atv and utv clutches?
Consumers should immediately stop using vehicles with the recalled clutches and contact Gates for instructions on receiving a full refund plus an additional $300 to cover disassembly and reinstallation costs upon return of the recalled clutches to Gates. In addition, Gates will also ship a G-Force Belt at no cost to.
What is the hazard?
The clutch can break during operation of the vehicle and cause fragmentation and forcefully eject parts, posing laceration or impact injury hazards to the operator.
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.