CPSC2003-01-17
CPSC, Polaris Industries Announce Recall of ATVs
Polaris Industries, Inc., of Medina, Minn.
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.
Remedy
Consumers should contact their Polaris dealer to schedule an appointment. The dealer will apply the correct torque to the front brake caliper retaining bolts.
Sold at
Polaris dealers sold these ATVs nationwide, from November through December 2002, for between $6,000 and $6,300.
Affected count
About 2,400
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Polaris 2003 "Predator" ATVs
Consumer contact
For more information, contact Polaris at (800) 765-2747 between 7 a.m. and 2 a.m. ET Monday through Friday and between 8 a.m. and 12 a.m. on weekends, or log on to the company's website at www.polarisindustries.com. Polaris has notified consumers directly about this recall.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Polaris-Industries-Announce-Recall-of-ATVsDon't want to check this manually?
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