Polaris Recalls Select Hawkeye
Model ATVs Due to Loss of Control Hazard – Three
Crashes Reported
Washington, DC (6/6/2007) - The 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 Model Year
2006 Hawkeye 2x4 and Hawkeye 4x4 ATVs
Units: About 9,400
Manufacturer: Polaris Industries Inc.,
of Medina, Minn.
Hazard: The ATV’s front bearing
carrier can fail due to an insufficient amount of material
thickness in the area where the lower a-arm and ball
joint are attached which can result in a loss of control
and a crash and/or serious injury to the operator.
Incidents/Injuries: Polaris has received
32 reports of incidents of bearing carrier failure.
Three crashes have been reported. No injuries have been
reported.
Description: Only certain model year
2006 Polaris Hawkeye ATVs produced prior to January
30, 2006 are included in this recall. Consumers should
contact Polaris to identify whether their model is part
of the recall. All serial number ranges of the Hawkeye
2x4 model number A06LB27AA and the Hawkeye 4x4 model
number A06LD27AA/AB/AC are included. The serial number
(VIN) identification decal is located under the right-hand
front fender and stamped on the lower portion of the
frame behind the left front wheel.
Sold by: Polaris dealers nationwide
from August 2005 through April 2007 for between $3,900
and $4,700.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately
stop using the recalled ATVs and contact a Polaris dealer
to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting registered
consumers directly. Consumers can verify whether their
ATV is included in the recall by contacting a Polaris
dealer or Polaris directly.
Consumer Contact: For
more information, contact Polaris at (800) 765-2747
between 8 a.m. and midnight ET everyday, or visit
the firm’s Web site at www.polarisindustries.com
www.polarisindustries.com
2100 Highway 55
Medina, MN 55340
(763) 417-8650
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