CPSC2001-08-15

CPSC, Cannondale Corp. Announce Recall of ATVs

Cannondale Corp., of Bethel, Conn.

Hazard

The ball joints in the A-arm assembly on these vehicles can break, which could cause the front wheels to lose stability. Also, the tie-rod assemblies on these vehicles can break or work loose, and damage either the steering column plate end or knuckle. If the ball joints or a tie rod end breaks, the operator can lose control of the vehicle during use, and crash.

Remedy

Consumers should stop riding these ATVs and contact their local Cannondale dealer to schedule an appointment to have the ball joints and tie-rod assemblies replaced free of charge. If possible, consumers should contact the dealer where they purchased their ATV. Owners of these ATVs were directly notified about this recall.

Sold at

Cannondale dealers nationwide sold these ATVs, from February 2001 through mid-July 2001, for between $7,000 and $8,000.

Affected count

About 630

Injuries reported

Cannondale Corp. has received five reports of the ball joints in the A-arm assembly on these ATVs breaking and two reports of the tie-rod ends breaking. One consumer suffered a concussion and another suffered a bruised shoulder.

Products

Cannondale "FX 400" and "Cannibal" All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)

Consumer contact

For more information, contact Cannondale toll free at (877) DLR-MOTO (357- 6686) between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m ET Monday through Friday, between 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Saturday, and between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. ET Sunday. Consumers also can visit the firm's web site at www.Cannondale.com

Official notice

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Cannondale-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-ATVs

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