Safety regulator, Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. and BRP US Inc. Announce Recall of DS650 ATVs
Recall 05558 · Mar 29, 2005 · Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.
2,127
units affected
2,127
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05558
- Date
- Mar 29, 2005
- Company
- Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.
- Units affected
- 2,127
- Product
- Bombardier DS650 ATVs
- Product type
- All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
Model year 2004 and 2005 Bombardier DS650 ATVs under model numbers 0003A5A00, 0003A5B00, 0003B5A00, 0003B5B00, 000799700, 000799500, 000771900, and 000771700 are part of this recall. The ATV model number identification decal is located on the right side of the frame, in front of the engine.
What can happen
The rear axle bearings may have not been sufficiently greased. This may cause a breaking of the bearing, which could make the ATV unstable. The operator could lose control of the vehicle, which could cause injury to the operator.
The fix
Free repair. Contact your Bombardier dealer to schedule an appointment to grease the rear axle bearings. Bombardier has notified consumers directly about this recall.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Bombardier has received one report of the rear axle bearing breaking, leading to a loss of control. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Bombardier dealers sold these ATVs nationwide, from March 2004 through March 2005, for between $5,999 and $6,999.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled bombardier ds650 atvs?
Free repair. Contact your Bombardier dealer to schedule an appointment to grease the rear axle bearings. Bombardier has notified consumers directly about this recall.
What is the hazard?
The rear axle bearings may have not been sufficiently greased. This may cause a breaking of the bearing, which could make the ATV unstable. The operator could lose control of the vehicle, which could cause 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.