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CPSC, Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. and BRP US Inc. Announce Recall of DS650 ATVs

Recalled March 29, 2005 · CPSC recall 05558 · Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. and BRP

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.

Units

2,127

Incidents / injuries

Bombardier has received one report of the rear axle bearing breaking, leading to a loss of control. No injuries have been reported.

Description

Model year 2004 and 2005 Bombardier DS650 ATVs under model numbers 0003A5A00, 0003A5B00, 0003B5A00, 0003B5B00, 000799700, 000799500, 000771900, and 000771700 are part of this recall. The ATV model number identification decal is located on the right side of the frame, in front of the engine.

What to do

Free repair. Contact your Bombardier dealer to schedule an appointment to grease the rear axle bearings. Bombardier has notified consumers directly about this recall.

Contact

Call Bombardier at (888) 638-5397 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET everyday.

Product

Bombardier DS650 ATVs

Manufacturer(s)

Bombardier Recreational Products Inc., of Quebec, Canada

Distributed by

BRP US Inc., of Sturtevant, Wisconsin

Retailers

Bombardier dealers sold these ATVs nationwide, from March 2004 through March 2005, for between $5,999 and $6,999.

Made in

Canada

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →