Safety regulator, Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Announce Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles
Recall 06501 · Oct 11, 2005 · Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.
275
units affected
275
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06501
- Date
- Oct 11, 2005
- Company
- Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.
- Units affected
- 275
- Product
- Bombardier Outlander 800 H.O. XT ATVs
- Product type
- All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
The recalled vehicles are model year 2006 Outlander 800 H.O. XT Bombardier ATVs. The model numbers affected are 2J6A and 2J6E. The model numbers are located in the serial number on the identification sticker under the seat. The ATVs have the words, "Bombardier" and "Rotax 800" on the fenders.
What can happen
The drive pulley inner flange could break, resulting in the broken flange fragments becoming projectiles. This situation could cause serious injuries or death to the rider or bystanders.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately. Registered owners have been notified about this recall by mail. Consumers with a recalled Outlander 800 H.O. XT should contact their local Bombardier ATV dealer to schedule the free repair. If consumers are unsure if their ATV is affected, they should call Bombardier.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- There have been no reported incidents of injury or property damage.
- Sold at
- Bombardier dealerships nationwide from July 2005 through October 2005 for about $9,399.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled bombardier outlander 800 h.o. xt atvs?
Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately. Registered owners have been notified about this recall by mail. Consumers with a recalled Outlander 800 H.O. XT should contact their local Bombardier ATV dealer to schedule the free repair. If consumers are unsure if their ATV is affected, they should call.
What is the hazard?
The drive pulley inner flange could break, resulting in the broken flange fragments becoming projectiles. This situation could cause serious injuries or death to the rider or bystanders.
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.