Gibbs Sports Amphibians Recalls Quadski Amphibious Vehicles Due to Injury Risk
Recall 15067 · Feb 3, 2015 · Gibbs Sports Amphibians
320
units affected
320
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15067
- Date
- Feb 3, 2015
- Company
- Gibbs Sports Amphibians
- Units affected
- 320
- Product
- Quadski and Quadski XL
- Product type
- All Terrain Vehicles (ATV)
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
This recall includes Gibbs' Quadski which is a one-seater and Quadski XL which is a two-seater. The products are high speed amphibious vehicles that are an ATV on land, and also operate on water. The recalled vehicles have HIN numbers ranging from US-GSA601J213 though US-GSAJ1048C414 on Quadski and US-GSAJ5001J213 though US-GSAM5203H415 on Quadski XL. HIN numbers are printed on a plate located on the right rear corner of the vehicle. Brand and model names are printed on the back panel and on the side of the vehicle.
What can happen
The handlebar can fail while the vehicle is in operation, causing the operator to lose control of the steering and braking system of the vehicle, posing a risk of injury.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact an authorized dealer for a repair at no cost.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No consumer incidents have been reported. Three reports of breakage during testing have been reported; one involved injury to the neck of the test operator.
- Sold at
- Gibbs Sports Amphibians dealers nationwide from January 2012 through October 2014 for about $42,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled quadski and quadski xl?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact an authorized dealer for a repair at no cost.
What is the hazard?
The handlebar can fail while the vehicle is in operation, causing the operator to lose control of the steering and braking system of the vehicle, posing a risk of injury.
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.