Safety regulator, Cannondale Corp. Announce Recall of ATVs
Recall 03511 · Nov 25, 2002 · Cannondale Corp.
1,100
units affected
1,100
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03511
- Date
- Nov 25, 2002
- Company
- Cannondale Corp.
- Units affected
- 1,100
- Product
- All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- Product type
- All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
These 2002 and 2003 model year ATVs have "Cannondale" and "Cannibal" on both sides of the bodywork. "Cannondale" appears on the rear fenders and bodywork of the vehicle; "Cannibal" appears roughly inboard of the operator's knee location.
What can happen
The front shocks can break apart internally while riding. If this happens, the shock halves can separate, causing the ATV suspension to fail. The operator can lose control of the ATV, possibly resulting in injury or death.
The fix
Consumers should stop riding these ATVs and contact their local Cannondale dealer to schedule an appointment to have the front shocks replaced for free.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Cannondale Corp. has received 11 reports of these front shocks breaking apart. One consumer has suffered a broken leg.
- Sold at
- Cannondale dealers nationwide sold these ATVs, from February 2002 through September 2002, for $7,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled all-terrain vehicles (atvs)?
Consumers should stop riding these ATVs and contact their local Cannondale dealer to schedule an appointment to have the front shocks replaced for free.
What is the hazard?
The front shocks can break apart internally while riding. If this happens, the shock halves can separate, causing the ATV suspension to fail. The operator can lose control of the ATV, possibly resulting in injury or death.
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.