Safety regulator, Polaris Industries Announce Recall of ATVs
Recall 03517 · Jan 17, 2003 · Polaris Industries, Inc.
2,400
units affected
2,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03517
- Date
- Jan 17, 2003
- Company
- Polaris Industries, Inc.
- Units affected
- 2,400
- Product
- Polaris 2003 "Predator" ATVs
- Product type
- All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
Only Polaris model year 2003 Predator ATVs with model numbers A00GJ50AA and A00GJ50AB are part of this recall. The model number can be found on the lower left frame tube ahead of the engine. The ATVs have a red seat with gray and black chassis. "Predator" is prominently displayed on the right and left side of the front cab covering the fuel tank.
What can happen
The mounting bolts on the front brake calipers were not tightened to the specified torque value. This may cause the bolts to loosen or fall out during operation, resulting in brake failure. This could result in severe injury or death.
The fix
Consumers should contact their Polaris dealer to schedule an appointment. The dealer will apply the correct torque to the front brake caliper retaining bolts.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Polaris dealers sold these ATVs nationwide, from November through December 2002, for between $6,000 and $6,300.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled polaris 2003 "predator" atvs?
Consumers should contact their Polaris dealer to schedule an appointment. The dealer will apply the correct torque to the front brake caliper retaining bolts.
What is the hazard?
The mounting bolts on the front brake calipers were not tightened to the specified torque value. This may cause the bolts to loosen or fall out during operation, resulting in brake failure. This could result in severe 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.