Safety regulator, Manco Products, Inc Announce Recall of ATVs
Recall 03501 · Oct 1, 2002 · Manco Products, Inc.
950
units affected
950
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03501
- Date
- Oct 1, 2002
- Company
- Manco Products, Inc.
- Units affected
- 950
- Product
- Four-wheel drive All Terrain Vehicles (2002 Model Year)
- Product type
- All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled ATVs are the Agritrax 8260 and Talon 8260-01. The model carries the identifications "Talon" or "Agritrax" on both sides of the bodywork.
What can happen
The hose barbs that are used for the fuel fittings on the bottom of the fuel tank may have been overly tightened and possibly the wrong sealer was used during assembly. This can cause the threaded joint to fail and the sealer to not adhere to the joint itself. Fuel can drip from the tank, posing a fire hazard. In addition, there was a casting flaw in the aluminum housing on the front suspension. This could cause the front wheel to come loose from the connection point, causing the rider to lose control of the vehicle.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately and contact their local Manco Products, Inc. dealer to schedule a free repair or to receive a full refund. Owners of these ATVs have been directly notified about this recall.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- True Value Hardware, Ace Hardware and some outdoor power equipment dealers sold these ATVs, from March 2002 through July 2002, for between $2, 999 and $3,299.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled four-wheel drive all terrain vehicles (2002 model year)?
Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately and contact their local Manco Products, Inc. dealer to schedule a free repair or to receive a full refund. Owners of these ATVs have been directly notified about this recall.
What is the hazard?
The hose barbs that are used for the fuel fittings on the bottom of the fuel tank may have been overly tightened and possibly the wrong sealer was used during assembly. This can cause the threaded joint to fail and the sealer to not adhere to the joint itself. Fuel can drip from the tank, posing a fire hazard. In.
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.