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CPSC, Polaris Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Polaris Xpedition 325, Trail Boss 325, and Magnum 325 ATVs
Recalled April 15, 2003 · CPSC recall 03536 · Polaris
Hazard
The ATVs may have loose or leaking oil cooler line clamps, that can release hot pressurized oil. This may lead to thermal burns, to engine failure due to oil pressure loss and, in rare circumstances, could cause a vehicle fire.
Remedy
If consumers have not had this work already performed, they should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact their local Polaris dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair.
Units
About 56,000
Incidents / injuries
Polaris Industries Inc. has received 1,290 warranty claims or service calls pertaining to the loose or leaking oil cooler line clamps. There have been 20 minor injuries associated with oil line failures; these injuries have been first or second degree burns, bruises and skin rashes resulting from the leaking oil.
Description
These products are 4-wheeled vehicles intended for use in off-road areas.
What to do
If consumers have not had this work already performed, they should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact their local Polaris dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair.
Contact
For more information, contact Polaris at (800)-POLARIS or visit their website at www.polaris.com
Product
2000 and 2001 Polaris Xpedition 325, Trail Boss 325, and Magnum 325 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
Manufacturer(s)
Polaris Industries Inc., of Minneapolis, Minn.
Retailers
Polaris dealers nationwide sold these vehicles, from January 1999 through August 2000, for approximately $6,000.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →