Safety regulator, Polaris Industries Inc. Announce Recall of ATVs
Recall 04509 · Nov 12, 2003 · Polaris Industries Inc.
14,000
units affected
14,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04509
- Date
- Nov 12, 2003
- Company
- Polaris Industries Inc.
- Units affected
- 14,000
- Product
- Magnum, Trail Boss, and ATP model all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
- Product type
- All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recall involves the Polaris model year 2003 and 2004 Magnum 330 4x4 and Magnum 330 Mossy Oak ATVs and model year 2004 Magnum 330 2x4, Trail Boss 330, ATP 330, and ATP 500 ATVs. The recalled ATVs have the following model numbers, which can be found on the certification decal located on the front center body panel: A03CD32(AA)(AC), A04CD32(AA)(AB)(AC), A04CB32(AA)(FC), A04CA32(AA)(AB), A04JD32AA, and A04JD50(AA)(AB)(CA). The name "Polaris" is prominently displayed on the right and left side of the seat and/or on the side body panels.
What can happen
Damage to the fuel tank grommet can cause a fuel leak, posing a serious fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately. Polaris will notify all consumers with the recalled models and will arrange for a free repair from their dealership or an authorized service center.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Polaris has received 265 reports of fuel leaks, including one report of a fire that damaged an ATV. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Authorized Polaris dealers nationwide sold the ATVs, from February 2003 through October 2003, for between $3,500 and $6,500.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled magnum, trail boss, and atp model all-terrain vehicles (atvs)?
Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately. Polaris will notify all consumers with the recalled models and will arrange for a free repair from their dealership or an authorized service center.
What is the hazard?
Damage to the fuel tank grommet can cause a fuel leak, posing a serious fire hazard to consumers.
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.