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ATV-411 Newsletter, #14 June 09, 2008 |
ATVs Recalled By American Honda Motor Co. Due to Loss of Speed ControlThe following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Model Year 2007 Honda TRX 500 ATVs Units: About 46,000 Manufacturer: American Honda Motor Co., Inc. of Torrance, Calif. Hazard: Water can enter the throttle position sensor and freeze, causing permanent damage if the rider forces the throttle lever. This could cause the throttle to stick open, posing a risk of injury or death to riders. Incidents/Injuries: Honda has received two reported incidents of the throttle sticking, no injuries have been reported. Description: This recall involves Model Year 2007 Honda TRX 500 ATVs, also known as the Honda Foreman and Foreman Rubicon. The adult-size ATVs are designed for use by riders age 16 and older. The 2007 model year ATVs are available in red, black, blue, olive, and camouflage. The Honda name and wing logo are printed on the fuel tank and the model name is printed on the side panel just below the seat. Sold by: Honda ATV dealers nationwide from June 2006 through December 2007 for between $6,500 and $7,600. Manufactured in: USA Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled ATVs and contact any Honda ATV dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners of the recalled ATVs have been sent direct notice. Consumer Contact: For additional information, consumers can contact Honda (866) 784-1870 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at Honda Website Alert #08-570 American Honda Motor Co. Recalls ATVs Due to Loss of Steering ControlThe following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Model Year 2008 Honda TRX500 ATVs Units: About 1,400 Manufacturer: American Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance, Calif. Hazard: The electric power steering shaft of the recalled ATVs could break unexpectedly, resulting in the rider’s losing steering control. This poses a risk of injury or death to riders. Incidents/Injuries: No incidents or injuries have been reported. Description: This recall involves Model Year 2008 Honda TRX500 ATVs equipped with electric power steering, also known as the Honda FourTrax Foreman 4X4 with electric power steering. The adult-size ATVs are designed for use by riders age 16 and older. The ATVs are available in red, black, olive, white, and camouflage. “Honda” and wing logo are printed on the fuel tank and “TRX500” is printed on the side panel just below the seat. Sold by: Honda ATV dealers nationwide from October 2007 through March 2008 for between $6,850 and $7,400. Manufactured in: United States Remedy: Consumers should stop using these recalled ATVs immediately and contact any Honda ATV dealer to make an appointment for a free repair. Registered owners of the recalled ATVs have been sent direct notices. Consumer Contact: For additional information, consumers can contact Honda toll-free at (866) 784-1870 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit Honda Motorsports Release #08-262 TJ Power Sports Recalls Dune Buggies Due To Ejection HazardWASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Twister Hammerhead Dune Buggies Units: About 400 Importer: TJ Power Sports LLC, of Irving, Texas Hazard: The seat belt adjustment for the shoulder buckle can break during impact or stress, posing an ejection and injury hazard to driver and passenger. Incidents/Injuries: TJ Power Sports has received one report of a seat belt breaking that resulted in nerve damage to the rider’s right arm. Description: This recall involves the dune buggies “Twister Hammerhead” with model number UM150IIR and model year 2004. The dune buggies were available in red, blue, or green. “Twister Hammerhead”, the model number, and the model year can be found imprinted on the bar behind the driver and passenger seats. Sold through: Twister dealers nationwide and online retailers from July 2004 through December 2004 for about $3,000. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should stop using these dune buggies immediately and contact TJ Power Sports for instructions on how to receive a replacement seat belt. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact TJ Power Sports toll-free at (877) 857-7678 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT.
Release #08-193 Polaris Industries Expands Recall of ATVs Due to Fire HazardWASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Polaris All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) Units: About 95,000 (45,000 units recalled in June 2005) Manufacturer: Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. Hazard: The ATVs can have defective Electronic Control Modules (ECM) that overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to riders. Incidents/Injuries: Since the original recall announced in June 2005, Polaris has received 372 additional reports of smoking and/or melted ECMs on the recalled ATVs, and 20 reports of fires, nine of which involved property damage beyond the ATV. No injuries have been reported. Description: This recall involves select 2005 through 2006 model Polaris Sportsman and Scrambler 500 ATVs. The model and serial numbers are printed on a decal attached to the front side of the radiator (Sportsman) or the top of the front cab cover (Scrambler 500). Serial numbers are permanently stamped into the left frame rail behind the left front wheel. The recalled models are listed below. 2004...SPORTSMAN 500...A04CH50AO 2004...SPORTSMAN 500...A04CH50AR 2004...SPORTSMAN 500...A04CH50AS 2005...INT 500 HO......A05MH50FB 2005...SCRAMBLER 500 4X4...A05BG50AA 2005...SPORTSMAN 400...A05MH42AB 2005...SPORTSMAN 400...A05MH42AG 2005...SPORTSMAN 400...A05MH42AH 2005...SPORTSMAN 500...A05MH50AB 2005...SPORTSMAN 500...A05MH50AC 2005...SOPRTSMAN 500...A05MH50AG 2005...SPORTSAMN 500...A05MH50AH 2005...SPORTSMAN 500...A05MH50AL 2005...SPORTSMAN 500...A05MH50AT 2005...SPORTSMAN 600...A05MH59AK 2005...SPORTSMAN 600...A05MH59AN 2005...SPORTSMAN 6X6...A05CL50AA 2005...SPORTSMAN 6X6 MIL...A05CL50MA 2005...SPORTSMAN 700...A05MH68AD 2005...SPORTSMAN 700...A05MH68AK 2005...SPORTSMAN 700...A05MH68AN 2005...SPORTSMAN 700 MIL...A05MH68MB 2005...SPORTSMAN MV7...A05MH68AP 2005...SPORTSMAN MV7...A05MH68CA 2005...SPORTSMAN MV7...A05MH68MA 2006...INT SPORTSMAN 500...A06MH50FB 2006...SCRAMBLER 500 4X4...A06BG50AA 2006...SPORTSMAN 450...A06MH46AA 2006...SPORTSMAN 450...A06MH46AC 2006...SPORTSAMN 450...A06MH46AD 2006...SPORTSMAN 450...A06MH46AF 2006...SPORTSMAN 450...A06MH46AT 2006...SPORTSMAN 500...A06MH50AA 2006...SPORTSMAN 500...A06MH50AB 2006...SPORTSMAN 500...A06MH50AD 2006...SPORTSMAN 500...A06MH50AF 2006...SPORTSMAN 6X6...A06CL50AA 2006...SPORTSMAN 700...A06MH68AA 2006...SPORTSMAN 700...A06MH68AD 2006...SPORTSMAN 700...A06MH68AF Sold at: Polaris dealers nationwide from July 2004 through January 2008 for between $3,800 and $7,900. Manufactured in: United States Remedy: Consumers should disconnect the negative (black) battery cable from the battery when the ATV is not in use. Consumers should contact their local Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners received direct mail notification of this recall. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Polaris toll-free at (888) 704-5290 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at Polaris Industries Alert #08-580 Polaris Industries Expands Recall of ATVs Due to Fire HazardThe following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Polaris All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) Units: About 700 (about 95,000 have been recalled previously) Manufacturer: Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. Hazard: The ATVs can have defective Electronic Control Modules (ECM) that overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to riders. Incidents/Injuries: Since the recall expansion announced in February 2008, Polaris has received four more reports of ECMs melting and two reports of smoke or fire contained to the ECM. No injuries have been reported. Description: This recall involves the Polaris ATVs with model year 2004 and model numbers listed below that have been serviced for electrical problems and received a defective EMC during service work. The ATVs were sold under market names Scrambler 500 and Sportsman 400, 500, or 6 x 6. The model number is printed on a decal attached to the front side of the radiator (Sportsman) or the top of the front cab cover (Scrambler 500). 2004...Scrambler 500 4x4...A04BG50AA 2004...Scrambler 500...A04BG50FA 2004...Sportsman 400...A04CH42AQ 2004...Sportsman 400...A04CH42AR 2004...Sportsman 400...A04CH42AS 2004...Sportsman 400...A04CH42AT 2004...Sportsman 400...A04CH42AV 2004...Sportsman 500...A04CH50AO 2004...Sportsman 500...A04CH50AQ 2004...Sportsman 500...A04CH50AR 2004...Sportsman 500...A04CH50AS 2004...Sportsman 500...A04CH50AT 2004...Sportsman 500...A04CH50AV 2004...Sportsman 500...A04CH50AW 2004...Sportsman 500...A04CH50AX 2004...Sportsman 6x6...A04CL50AA Sold at: Polaris dealers nationwide from July 2004 through January 2008 for between $3,800 and $7,900. Manufactured in: United States Remedy: Consumers should disconnect the negative (black) battery cable from the battery when the ATV is not in use. Consumers should contact their local Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners received direct mail notification of this recall. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Polaris toll-free at (888) 704-5290 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit Polaris Industries Polaris Industries Inc. Recalls ATVs Due to Risk of Injury to RidersAlert #08-547 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Select "Outlaw IRS" ATVs, Model Year 2006-2008 Units: About 11,300 Manufacturer: Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. Hazard: A retention bolt can come loose causing the rear wheels to lock up, which poses a risk of serious injury to the rider. Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 11 reports of loss of control, including one rider who suffered a strained leg muscle. Description: The recall involves select 2006-2008 Polaris “Outlaw” ATVs with Independent Rear Suspension (IRS). The affected models are: Model 2006 OUTLAW 500 “IRS” 2007 OUTLAW 500 “IRS” 2007 OUTLAW 525 “IRS” 2008 OUTLAW 525 “IRS” The model name is printed on decals located on either side of the fuel tank. Sold at: Polaris dealers nationwide from January 2006 through January 2008 for between $6,900 and $7,400. Manufactured in: United States Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled ATVs immediately, and contact any Polaris ATV dealer to schedule a free repair. Polaris has notified registered consumers directly about this recall. Consumer Contact: For further information, contact Polaris toll-free at (888) 704-5290 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site at Polaris Industries
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