CFMOTO Powersports of Plymouth, Minn., is recalling about 2,050 model year 2021 CFORCE 800XC All-Terrain Vehicles.
The electronic power steering (EPS) can malfunction and cause the rider to lose control of the vehicle, posing a crash hazard.
The firm has received three reports of the EPS failing and loss of vehicle control. Two injuries have been reported.
This recall involves 2021 CFORCE 800XC ATVs with 800cc 4-cycle engines.
The vehicles were sold in orange, blue, silver and camouflage, with the CFMOTO logo in the center of the front grille. The model name is printed on each side of the vehicle chassis.
Model year 2021 ATVs have the letter “M” in the 10th position of the vehicle identification number (VIN). The VIN is stamped on the right frame rail, under the seat.
The ATVs, manufactured in China, were sold at CFMOTO dealers nationwide from September 2020, through April 2021, for about $8,800.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact a CFMOTO dealer to schedule a free repair. CFMOTO is contacting all registered owners and dealers directly.
Consumers may contact CFMOTO toll-free at (888) 823-6686 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CT) Monday through Friday, by email at info@cfmotousa.com or online at www.cfmotousa.com and click on “Customer Care/Recall Info” at the top pf the page, then “Vehicle Safety” for more information.