Safety regulator, Polaris Industries Inc. Announce Recall of ATVs
Recall 02044 · Nov 20, 2001 · Polaris Industries Inc.
12,000
units affected
12,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02044
- Date
- Nov 20, 2001
- Company
- Polaris Industries Inc.
- Units affected
- 12,000
- Product
- 2000, 2001 and 2002 Polaris "Xpedition 425" All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- Product type
- All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
The recalled ATVs are the 2000, 2001 and 2002 model year "Xpedition 425" with 5-speed manual transmissions. The ATVs are either red or a tan metallic, and have "Xpedition 425" and "Polaris" written on both sides of the bodywork. On the left-hand side of the ATV on the clutch cover, near the footrest, appear the words "5-Speed".
What can happen
Screws in the ATV's manual transmission can loosen, causing the rear wheels to lock. This can cause the driver to lose control of the ATV and crash, possibly resulting in injury or death.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately and contact their local Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Three resulted in injuries, when the transmissions failed on the ATVs. The injuries included multiple broken bones, internal injuries, abrasions and bruises.
- Sold at
- Polaris dealers sold these ATVs nationwide, from February 1999 through October 2001, for about $6,300.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 2000, 2001 and 2002 polaris "xpedition 425" all-terrain vehicles (atvs)?
Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately and contact their local Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair.
What is the hazard?
Screws in the ATV's manual transmission can loosen, causing the rear wheels to lock. This can cause the driver to lose control of the ATV and crash, 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.