Pro Armor Recalls Latches for Utility Vehicle Doors Due to Ejection and Laceration Hazards
Recall 12723 · Feb 21, 2012 · Pro Armor
5,200
units affected
5,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12723
- Date
- Feb 21, 2012
- Company
- Pro Armor
- Units affected
- 5,200
- Product
- Latch for Utility Vehicle Door
- Product type
- Utility Vehicles
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
The Pro Armor Slam Latches are black metal door latches sold for use in Polaris RZR, Can-Am Commander and Kawasaki Teryx utility vehicles. The latches were sold separately or purchased as an add-on installed on a door that was bought separately.
What can happen
The latch pin can disengage from the latch allowing the door to open while the vehicle is moving. This can pose a risk of ejection of an unrestrained rider and impact or laceration hazards.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using vehicles with this latch installed and contact Pro Armor for a free repair kit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Pro Armor has received nine reports of the latch pin disengaging. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Powersports dealers and online nationwide from January 2011 through November 2011 for about $50.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled latch for utility vehicle door?
Consumers should immediately stop using vehicles with this latch installed and contact Pro Armor for a free repair kit.
What is the hazard?
The latch pin can disengage from the latch allowing the door to open while the vehicle is moving. This can pose a risk of ejection of an unrestrained rider and impact or laceration 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.