CPSC2005-03-29
CPSC, Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. and BRP US Inc. Announce Recall of DS650 ATVs
Bombardier Recreational Products Inc., of Quebec, Canada
Hazard
The rear axle bearings may have not been sufficiently greased. This may cause a breaking of the bearing, which could make the ATV unstable. The operator could lose control of the vehicle, which could cause injury to the operator.
Remedy
Free repair. Contact your Bombardier dealer to schedule an appointment to grease the rear axle bearings. Bombardier has notified consumers directly about this recall.
Sold at
Bombardier dealers sold these ATVs nationwide, from March 2004 through March 2005, for between $5,999 and $6,999.
Affected count
2,127
Injuries reported
Bombardier has received one report of the rear axle bearing breaking, leading to a loss of control. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Canada
Products
Bombardier DS650 ATVs
Consumer contact
Call Bombardier at (888) 638-5397 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET everyday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Bombardier-Recreational-Products-Inc-and-BRP-US-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-DS650-ATVsDon't want to check this manually?
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