CPSC2003-04-15
CPSC, Polaris Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Polaris Xpedition 325, Trail Boss 325, and Magnum 325 ATVs
Polaris Industries Inc., of Minneapolis, Minn.
Hazard
The ATVs may have loose or leaking oil cooler line clamps, that can release hot pressurized oil. This may lead to thermal burns, to engine failure due to oil pressure loss and, in rare circumstances, could cause a vehicle fire.
Remedy
If consumers have not had this work already performed, they should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact their local Polaris dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair.
Sold at
Polaris dealers nationwide sold these vehicles, from January 1999 through August 2000, for approximately $6,000.
Affected count
About 56,000
Injuries reported
Polaris Industries Inc. has received 1,290 warranty claims or service calls pertaining to the loose or leaking oil cooler line clamps. There have been 20 minor injuries associated with oil line failures; these injuries have been first or second degree burns, bruises and skin rashes resulting from the leaking oil.
Products
2000 and 2001 Polaris Xpedition 325, Trail Boss 325, and Magnum 325 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
Consumer contact
For more information, contact Polaris at (800)-POLARIS or visit their website at www.polaris.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Polaris-Industries-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Polaris-Xpedition-325-Trail-Boss-325-and-Magnum-325-ATVs-Don't want to check this manually?
We email you a Sunday digest of new federal recalls relevant to parents — free, no credit card. Or upgrade to as-it-happens alerts for the brands you actually own.
Get the Sunday Brief