Safety regulator, Koyker Manufacturing Announce Recall of Utility Vehicles
Recall 04506 · Oct 21, 2003 · Koyker Manufacturing Company
350
units affected
350
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04506
- Date
- Oct 21, 2003
- Company
- Koyker Manufacturing Company
- Units affected
- 350
- Product
- Raptor Utility Vehicles
- Product type
- Utility, Off-Road Vehicles/Golf Carts
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
The product
This recall involves Raptor 1000M off-road utility vehicles. The two-wheel drive vehicles have two seats and a back bed. "Raptor" is printed in black under the vehicles gas cap. Only two wheel drive vehicles with transaxle manufactured between April 12, 2001 and July 31, 2003 are included in this recall.
What can happen
Brass gear in the steering sector can break, causing consumers to lose steering capabilities.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the vehicles and return them to the dealership where purchased for a free replacement steering sector.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- There have been 34 reported incidents of consumers losing steering control. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Utility vehicle dealerships nationwide, from June 2001 through August 2003, for about $6,600.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled raptor utility vehicles?
Consumers should stop using the vehicles and return them to the dealership where purchased for a free replacement steering sector.
What is the hazard?
Brass gear in the steering sector can break, causing consumers to lose steering capabilities.
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.