Safety regulator, Polaris Industries Announce Recall of ATVs
Recall 04580 · Sep 14, 2004 · Polaris Industries Inc.
18,500
units affected
18,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04580
- Date
- Sep 14, 2004
- Company
- Polaris Industries Inc.
- Units affected
- 18,500
- Product
- Predator 500 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
- Product type
- All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
The recall includes "Predator 500" ATVs from model years 2003 and 2004 with these model numbers: A03GJ50AA, A03GJ50AB, A03GJ50AS, A03GJ50CA, A04GJ50AA, A04GJ50AB, A04GJ50AC, and A04GJ50AD. The model number is on the lower left frame tube ahead of the engine. "Predator" is prominently displayed on the right and left side of the front cab covering the fuel tank. The ATVs have red, blue, gray or black front and rear cabs.
What can happen
The front brake lines can crack and leak brake fluid, possibly resulting in loss of braking capability. This could result in severe injury or death.
The fix
Consumers should contact their Polaris dealer to schedule an appointment for free inspection and repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Polaris has received reports of cracked and leaking front brake lines on at least 127 units, with no reported injuries.
- Sold at
- Polaris dealers sold these ATVs nationwide, from November 2002 through February 2004, between approximately $6,000 and $6,500.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled predator 500 all-terrain vehicles (atvs)?
Consumers should contact their Polaris dealer to schedule an appointment for free inspection and repair.
What is the hazard?
The front brake lines can crack and leak brake fluid, possibly resulting in loss of braking capability. 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.