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CPSC, Koyker Manufacturing Announce Recall of Utility Vehicles
Recalled October 21, 2003 · CPSC recall 04506 · Koyker
Hazard
Brass gear in the steering sector can break, causing consumers to lose steering capabilities.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the vehicles and return them to the dealership where purchased for a free replacement steering sector.
Units
350
Incidents / injuries
There have been 34 reported incidents of consumers losing steering control. No injuries have been reported.
Description
This recall involves Raptor 1000M off-road utility vehicles. The two-wheel drive vehicles have two seats and a back bed. "Raptor" is printed in black under the vehicles gas cap. Only two wheel drive vehicles with transaxle manufactured between April 12, 2001 and July 31, 2003 are included in this recall.
What to do
Consumers should stop using the vehicles and return them to the dealership where purchased for a free replacement steering sector.
Contact
Koyker toll-free at (800) 456-1107 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
Product
Raptor Utility Vehicles
Manufacturer(s)
Koyker Manufacturing Company, of Lennox, S.D.
Retailers
Utility vehicle dealerships nationwide, from June 2001 through August 2003, for about $6,600.
Made in
United States
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →