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Kawasaki USA recalls ROVs

Incorrect joint assembly can cause steering control loss,

09/12/2019 | ConsumerAffairs

By James Limbach

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Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. U.S.A., of Lincoln, Neb., is recalling about 2,600 Teryx and Teryx4 recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs).

Incorrect joint assembly can cause steering control loss, posing crash and injury hazards.

No incidents or injuries are reported.

This recall involves model year 2019 and 2020 Teryx and Teryx4 recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs), models KRF800FKF/L, KRF800GKF/A/AL/L, KRF800HKF/L, KRT800FKF/L, KRT800GKF/A/AL/L, KRT800HKF/L, K...

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Yamaha recalls Grizzly ATVs and Wolverine X2 ROVs

Purchasers were given a defective owner’s manual

07/09/2019 | ConsumerAffairs

By James Limbach

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Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A., of Cypress, Calif., is recalling about 1,500 Yamaha Grizzly ATVs and Wolverine X2 Side-by-Side Vehicles (ROV).

Purchasers were given a defective owner’s manual which shows the correct model on the cover, but the contents are for another model.

No incidents or injuries are reported

This recall involves various models of 2019 model Grizzly ATVs and Wolverine X2 Side-by-Side vehicles (ROVs).

The prefix and serial number of the vehicles are stam...

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Kawasaki USA recalls utility vehicles

Fuel may leak, posing a fire hazard.

03/15/2019 | ConsumerAffairs

By James Limbach

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Kawasaki Motors of Foothill Ranch, Calif., is recalling about 2,600 Kawasaki Mule Pro-MX off-highway utility vehicles.

The vehicle’s oil cooler hoses can separate and the fuel tank cap gasket can crack allowing fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.

The company has received seven reports of vehicles catching on fire and being damaged. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves 2019 Mule Pro MX utility vehicles, models 700 EPS, 700 EPS LE and 700 Camo EPS.

The four-wh...

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Kawasaki USA recalls off-highway utility vehicles

The rollover protection structure can fail to protect consumers

12/10/2018 | ConsumerAffairs

By James Limbach

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Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. of Foothill Ranch, Calif., is recalling about 1,000 Kawasaki Mule Pro off-highway utility vehicles.

The rollover protection structure (ROPS) can fail to protect consumers, posing an injury hazard.

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

This recall involves 2018 and 2019 Mule Pro utility vehicles.

The four-wheel, off-highway utility vehicles were sold in black, green, white, red, bronze, silver, camo and blue. They have side by side seatin...

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Polaris recalls RZR XP Turbo recreational off-highway vehicles

The vehicles' engine can overheat and turbo system’s drain tube can loosen

09/07/2016 | ConsumerAffairs

By James Limbach

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Polaris Industries of Medina, Minn., is recalling about 13,000 recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs). The figure includes 2, 230 vehicles recalled in December 2015.

The vehicles' engine can overheat and turbo system’s drain tube can loosen, posing a fire hazard.

The company has received 19 reports of the ROVs catching fire, resulting in six reports of burn injuries. One of the reported fires occurred in Utah’s American Fork Canyon, which led to a young child suffering ...

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RZR recreational off-highway vehicles recalled

The recalled vehicles can catch fire while being driven

04/22/2016 | ConsumerAffairs

By James Limbach

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PhotoThe U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Polaris Industries of Medina, Minn., are recalling about 133,000 Polaris Model Year 2013-2016 RZR 900 and RZR 1000 recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs).

 

The recalled ROVs can catch fire while consumers are driving, posing fire and burn hazards to drivers and passengers.

 

The company has received more than 160 reports of fires, resulting in the death of a 15 year old passenger from a rollover that resulted in a fire, and 19 reports of injuries, including first, second and third degree burns.

 

What to do

 

CPSC and Polaris warn consumers to stop using the recalled vehicles immediately and contact their Polaris dealer for a free repair. Polaris has agreed to suspend sale of all recalled vehicles until they are repaired.

 

Consumers may contact Polaris at 800-POLARIS or 800-765-2747 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. (CT) Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CT) Saturday and Sunday or online at www.polaris.com and click on “Off-Road Safety Recalls” on the main page of the Polaris website to see if their RZR ROV's VIN number is included in this recall.

 

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Polaris Industries of Medina, Minn., are recalling about 133,000 Polaris Model Year 2013-2016 RZR 900 and RZR 1000 recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs).

The recalled ROVs can catch fire while consumers are driving, posing fire and burn hazards to drivers and passengers.

The company has received more than 160 reports of fires, resulting in the death of a 15 year old passenger from a rollover that resulted in a fire...

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Yamaha recalls recreational off-highway vehicles

Ice in the throttle cable can prevent the throttle from returning to idle

04/18/2016 | ConsumerAffairs

By James Limbach

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PhotoYamaha Motor Corporation USA of Cypress, Calif., is recalling about 7,000 Yamaha recreational off-highway vehicles.

 

Water can get into the throttle cable and if it freezes during cold weather, the ice can prevent the throttle from returning to idle, causing the rider to lose control and posing crash and injury hazards.

 

No incidents or injuries are reported.

 

This recall involves model year 2016 YXZ1000R and YXZ1000R SE side-by-side utility vehicles sold in four colors: orange and black, blue and white, silver and red, and yellow and white. The model name (YXZ…) and “1000” is displayed in a graphic on both the left and right side of the vehicle.

 

The vehicle identification number (VIN) is stamped on the frame near the driver’s side rear wheel. The letter G in the 10th position of the VIN number indicates that the unit was made in the 2016 model year.

 

The vehicles, manufactured in the U.S., were sold at Yamaha side-by-side dealers nationwide from September 2015, to February 2016, for between $19,800 and $21,600.

 

What to do

 

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility vehicles and contact their local Yamaha dealer to schedule a free repair. Yamaha is contacting all registered owners directly.

 

Consumers may contact Yamaha at 800-962-7926 anytime or online at www.yamahamotorsports.com and click on “CPSC Alerts” for more information.

 

Yamaha Motor Corporation USA of Cypress, Calif., is recalling about 7,000 Yamaha recreational off-highway vehicles.

Water can get into the throttle cable and if it freezes during cold weather, the ice can prevent the throttle from returning to idle, causing the rider to lose control and posing crash and injury hazards.

No incidents or injuries are reported.

This recall involves model year 2016 YXZ1000R and YXZ1000R SE side-by-side utility vehicles sold in four colors: oran...

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American Honda recalls recreational off-highway vehicles

The front door can open unexpectedly while the vehicle is in use

05/11/2016 | ConsumerAffairs

By James Limbach

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PhotoAmerican Honda Motor Company of Torrance, Calif., is recalling about 3,300 side-by-side recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs).

 

The front door can open unexpectedly while the vehicle is in use, posing a risk of injury to occupants.

 

The company has received one report of an unexpected door-release incident during a dealer set-up of the vehicle. No injuries have been reported.

 

This recall involves model year 2016 Honda Pioneer 1000 side-by-side recreational off-highway vehicles. The ROVs are motorized off-road vehicles with a steering wheel, a gas pedal, a brake pedal, bucket or bench seats, seat belts and an occupant protection structure. The recalled ROVs were sold in three-seat and five-seat models in red, silver or camouflage color. “HONDA” is printed on the front grill and rear tail gate. “Pioneer 1000” is printed on the sides of the vehicle near the tailgate. The model and serial numbers are on a certification label located at the top rear of the left front wheel well.

 

The following model/types and serial number ranges are being recalled:

 

Model

Type

Serial Number Range

Seats

M5P

A

1HFVE0405G4001087 - 1HFVE0400G4001806

5

M5D

A

1HFVE0420G4003427 - 1HFVE0420G4003427

5

M5D

A

1HFVE0421G4003470 - 1HFVE0421G4003470

5

M5D

A

1HFVE0429G4003488 - HFVE0427G4004087

5

M5D

2A

1HFVE0467G4000723 - 1HFVE0461G4000782

5

M3

A

1HFVE0486G4000665 - 1HFVE0485G4000964

3

M3P

A

1HFVE04A7G4002444 - 1HFVE04A6G4003603

3

M5P

AC

1HFVE04H6G4000181 - 1HFVE04HXG4000300

5

M3

AC

1HFVE04L4G4000121 -  1HFVE04L9G4000180

3

M3P

2AC

1HFVE04N9G4000181 - 1HFVE04NXG4000240

3

M5D

3A

1HFVE04P1G4000063 - 1HFVE04P1G4000242

5

M5D

3AC

1HFVE04R6G4000061 - 1HFVE04R7G4000120

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The ROVs, manufactured in the U.S., were sold at authorized Honda Powersports dealers nationwide from February 2016, through April 2016, for between $14,000 and $17,200.

 

What to do

 

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact their local authorized Honda dealer to schedule an appointment to have the original front door striker plates removed and replaced, free of charge.

 

Consumers may contact American Honda toll-free at 866-784-1870 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (PT) Monday through Friday or online at www.powersports.honda.com and click on Recall Information at the bottom of the page for more information.

 

American Honda Motor Company of Torrance, Calif., is recalling about 3,300 side-by-side recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs).

The front door can open unexpectedly while the vehicle is in use, posing a risk of injury to occupants.

The company has received one report of an unexpected door-release incident during a dealer set-up of the vehicle. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves model year 2016 Honda Pioneer 1000 side-by-side recreational off-highway veh...

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BRP recalls side-by-side off-road vehicles

The vehicle can lose steering control, posing a crash hazard

05/09/2016 | ConsumerAffairs

By James Limbach

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PhotoBRP U.S. of Sturtevant, Wis., is recalling about 10,600 side-by-side off-road vehicles.

 

The steering coupling can strip on the rack and pinion assembly and result in a loss of steering control, posing a crash hazard.

 

The firm has received 29 incident reports, including two reports of minor injuries.

 

This recall involves model year 2013 Can-Am Commander side-by-side vehicles equipped with Dynamic Power Steering (DPS). The vehicles came in various colors. The model name and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is on a label under the glove box.

 

Recalled models include:

  • COMMANDER DPS 1000EFI
  • COMMANDER DPS 800REFI
  • COMMANDER LTD 1000EFI
  • COMMANDER X 1000EFI
  • COMMANDER XT 1000EFI
  • COMMANDER XT XT 800REFI

The vehicles, manufactured in Mexico, were sold at Can-Am dealers nationwide from April 2012, through April 2016, for between $12,600 and $20,100.

 

What to do

 

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a BRP Can-Am side-by-side dealer to schedule an appointment for a vehicle inspection and free repair. The free repair will be available on June 30, 2016. In the meantime, consumers who must use their vehicles can contact a BRP Can-Am side-by-side dealer and make an appointment to have their vehicles verified. This free verification is a temporary action to allow limited use of the vehicles until the availability of the free repair. BRP is notifying registered consumers directly about this recall.

 

Consumers may contact BRP toll-free at 888-272-9222 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (ET) Monday through Sunday or online at www.can-am.brp.com for more information.  

 

BRP U.S. of Sturtevant, Wis., is recalling about 10,600 side-by-side off-road vehicles.

The steering coupling can strip on the rack and pinion assembly and result in a loss of steering control, posing a crash hazard.

The firm has received 29 incident reports, including two reports of minor injuries.

This recall involves model year 2013 Can-Am Commander side-by-side vehicles equipped with Dynamic Power Steering (DPS). The vehicles came in various colors. The model name and ...

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Polaris Industries Expands Recall of ATVs

06/04/2008 | ConsumerAffairs

By Unknown Author

June 4, 2008    
Polaris Industries is expanding its recall of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). The ATVs can have defective Electronic Control Modules (ECM) that overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to riders.

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.

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).

Model YearModelMarket Name
2004A04BG50AAScrambler 500 4x4
2004A04BG50FAScrambler 500
2004A04CH42AQSportsman 400
2004A04CH42ARSportsman 400
2004A04CH42ASSportsman 400
2004A04CH42ATSportsman 400
2004A04CH42AVSportsman 400
2004A04CH50AOSportsman 500
2004A04CH50AQSportsman 500
2004A04CH50ARSportsman 500
2004A04CH50ASSportsman 500
2004A04CH50ATSportsman 500
2004A04CH50AVSportsman 500
2004A04CH50AWSportsman 500
2004A04CH50AXSportsman 500
2004A04CL50AASportsman 6x6

The ATVs, made in the United States, were sold at Polaris dealers nationwide from July 2004 through January 2008 for between $3,800 and $7,900.

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.

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 www.polarisindustries.com

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

June 4, 2008     Polaris Industries is expanding its recall of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). The ATVs can have defective Electronic Control Modules (ECM) that overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to riders.

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.

This recall involves the Polaris ATVs with model...

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Polaris Expands ATV Recall

06/25/2005 | ConsumerAffairs

By Unknown Author

June 25, 2005 Polaris is expanding an earlier recall, adding the following models: Polaris Model Year 2004.5 Sportsman 500, Model Year 2005 Sportsman 400, Sportsman 500, Sportsman 600, Sportsman 700, Sportsman 6x6, Scrambler 500, Trail Boss and Magnum 330 ATVs.

Some 2004.5 and 2005 Model Year Sportsman, Scrambler 500 ATVs, Trail Boss and Magnum 330 ATVs were assembled with possibly defective Electronic Control Modules (ECM) which may fail and overheat. If this were to oc...

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Bad Boy Buggies recalls recreational off-road vehicles

Diminished braking ability poses a crash hazard

09/26/2014 | ConsumerAffairs

By James Limbach

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Photo source: CPSC

Bad Boy Buggies of Augusta, Ga., is recalling about 4,460 Bad Boy Buggies off-road vehicles.

Incorrect parking brake adjustments and improperly bled brake lines can diminish a consumer’s braking ability, posing a crash hazard.

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

This recall involves gas- and electric-powered, four-wheeled recreational vehicles manufactured by Bad Boy Buggies. The vehicles have bench seats for the driver and passenger, a cargo bed in the rear of the two-person model, and a rear-facing back seat in the four-person model.

The recreational vehicles were sold in black, camouflage, green and red, and have 1¾ inch tubular steel exterior frames.

The recalled off-road vehicles have serial numbers ranging from 8004970 through 8012901. Serial numbers are printed on a plate or label on the steering column. Brand and model names are printed on the side and front panels of the vehicle.

Model names included in the recall are:

  • Ambush and Ambush iS
  • Instinct
  • Recoil and Recoil iS

The vehicles, manufactured in the U.S. were sold at Bad Boy Buggies dealers nationwide from August 2012, through May 2014, for between $9,600 and $14,400.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact Bad Boy Buggies or an authorized dealer for a free repair.

Consumers may contact Bad Boy Buggies toll-free at (855) 738-3711 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Bad Boy Buggies of Augusta, Ga., is recalling about 4,460 Bad Boy Buggies off-road vehicles.

Incorrect parking brake adjustments and improperly bled brake lines can diminish a consumer’s braking ability, posing a crash hazard.

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

This recall involves gas- and electric-powered, four-wheeled recreational vehicles manufactured by Bad Boy Buggies. The vehicles have bench seats for the driver and passenger, a cargo bed in the rear ...

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Polaris recalls RZR 170 off-highway vehicles

Fuel can leak, posing a fire hazard

07/27/2017 | ConsumerAffairs

By James Limbach

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Polaris Industries of Medina, Minn., is recalling about 16,800 RZR 170 recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs).

The fuel tank neck can crack or the wiring harness can overheat or short circuit, posing fuel leak and fire hazards.

The company has received 102 reports of cracked fuel tank necks and 28 reports of burning, smoking, melted and/or shorted wires, including four reports of fires. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves all model year 2015 through 2017...

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American Honda recalls ROVs

The muffler can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard

05/18/2018 | ConsumerAffairs

By James Limbach

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American Honda Motor Company of Torrance, Calif., is recalling about 65,000 Recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs).

The muffler can overheat, causing the plastic heat shield to melt or catch fire, posing a fire and burn hazard.

The firm has received 22 reports of the muffler plastic heat shield melting and three reports of muffler plastic heat shield fires. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves all model year 2016 through 2017, and some model year 2018 Hon...

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American Honda recalls ROVs

An incorrectly installed throttle body can ignite, posing fire and burn hazards

11/13/2018 | ConsumerAffairs

By James Limbach

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American Honda Motor Company of Torrance, Calif., is recalling about 56,000 recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs).

An incorrectly installed throttle body can ignite, posing fire and burn hazards.

The firm has received five reports of throttle body igniting. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves all model year 2016 through 2017, and some model year 2018 Honda Pioneer 1000 side-by-side vehicles.

The recalled vehicles were sold in various colors including: re...

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Polaris recalls Gravely utility vehicles

The utility vehicle’s exhaust header pipe can crack

08/10/2018 | ConsumerAffairs

By James Limbach

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Polaris Industries of Medina, Minn., is recalling about 2,100 Gravely Atlas JSV 3000 and 6000 utility vehicles.

The utility vehicle’s exhaust header pipe can crack, posing fire and burn hazards.

The firm has received seven reports of cracked header exhaust pipes. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves all model year 2015 through 2018 Gravely Atlas JSV 3000 and 6000 gas-engine-powered utility vehicles.

The recalled utility vehicles were sold in red and have one...

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Polaris recalls Ranger XP ROVs

The center seat belt bracket can separate from the frame

04/24/2018 | ConsumerAffairs

By James Limbach

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Polaris Industries of Medina, Minn., is recalling about 10,900 Polaris Ranger XP recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs).

The center seat belt bracket can separate from the frame, posing an injury hazard to the riders.

The company has received five reports of insufficient welds of the center seat belt bracket to the vehicle frame identified by dealers during required vehicle setup inspection procedures. No incidents or injuries have been reported.

This recall involves mod...

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Page Content

  • Kawasaki USA recalls utility vehicles
  • Kawasaki USA recalls off-highway utility vehicles
  • Polaris recalls RZR XP Turbo recreational off-highway vehicles
  • RZR recreational off-highway vehicles recalled
  • Yamaha recalls recreational off-highway vehicles
  • American Honda recalls recreational off-highway vehicles
  • BRP recalls side-by-side off-road vehicles
  • Polaris Industries Expands Recall of ATVs
  • Polaris Expands ATV Recall
  • Bad Boy Buggies recalls recreational off-road vehicles
  • Polaris recalls RZR 170 off-highway vehicles
  • American Honda recalls ROVs
  • American Honda recalls ROVs
  • Polaris recalls Gravely utility vehicles
  • Polaris recalls Ranger XP ROVs

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