Nitrous Oxide Systems Recalls Snowmobile and ATV NOS Kit Bottles that Can Forcefully Burst
Recall 07515 · Jan 3, 2007 · Nitrous Oxide Systems
16
units affected
16
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07515
- Date
- Jan 3, 2007
- Company
- Nitrous Oxide Systems
- Units affected
- 16
- Product
- NOS Kits for Snowmobiles and ATVs
- Product type
- All Terrain/Utility Vehicle/Snowmobile Acc.
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
NOS kits for these vehicles provide extra power for the engine. The recall involves certain NOS nitrous oxide systems designed for snowmobiles and ATVs. The valves were manufactured between February 1, 2006 and September 26, 2006. The date code is located on the NOS packaging.
What can happen
An incorrect burst disc, a component of the NOS bottle valve, may have been installed in the recalled NOS Kits. If the bottle is overfilled and overheated, it could forcefully burst, posing an impact injury hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled NOS system for snowmobiles and ATVs immediately and contact NOS to have the burst disc replaced. Registered owners have been notified about this recall by mail.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No incidents or injuries reported.
- Sold at
- Nitrous Oxide Systems dealers nationwide from February 2006 through November 2006 for about $750.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled nos kits for snowmobiles and atvs?
Consumers should stop using the recalled NOS system for snowmobiles and ATVs immediately and contact NOS to have the burst disc replaced. Registered owners have been notified about this recall by mail.
What is the hazard?
An incorrect burst disc, a component of the NOS bottle valve, may have been installed in the recalled NOS Kits. If the bottle is overfilled and overheated, it could forcefully burst, posing an impact injury hazard to consumers.
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.