Polaris Recalls Select Hawkeye Model ATVs Due to Loss of Control Hazard - Three Crashes Reported
Recall 07552 · May 30, 2007 · Polaris
9,400
units affected
9,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07552
- Date
- May 30, 2007
- Company
- Polaris
- Units affected
- 9,400
- Product
- Polaris Model Year 2006 Hawkeye 2x4 and Hawkeye 4x4 ATVs
- Product type
- All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
Only certain model year 2006 Polaris Hawkeye ATVs produced prior to January 30, 2006 are included in this recall. Consumers should contact Polaris to identify whether their model is part of the recall. All serial number ranges of the Hawkeye 2x4 model number A06LB27AA and the Hawkeye 4x4 model number A06LD27AA/AB/AC are included. The serial number (VIN) identification decal is located under the right-hand front fender and stamped on the lower portion of the frame, behind the left front wheel.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting registered consumers directly. Consumers can verify whether their ATV is included in the recall by contacting a Polaris dealer or Polaris directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Polaris has received 32 reports of incidents of bearing carrier failure. Three crashes have been reported. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Polaris dealers nationwide from August 2005 through April 2007 for between $3,900 and $4,700.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled polaris model year 2006 hawkeye 2x4 and hawkeye 4x4 atvs?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting registered consumers directly. Consumers can verify whether their ATV is included in the recall by contacting a Polaris dealer or Polaris directly.
What is the hazard?
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.
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.