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Fire / OverheatingSeptember 7, 2023CPSC #23790

ARGO Recalls ARGO Xplorer All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

Brand
Product
ATVs & Off-Road
Units affected
500
Remedy
repair

What was recalled

This recall involves ARGO Xplorer XR 500 and XRT 500 ATVs in model years 2020 through 2021 and XR 570, and XRT 570 ATVs in model years 2021 through 2023. The vehicles were sold in green, red, white, black, blue and graphite colors. Consumers can identify their ATV by looking at the VIN plate, which is located in the right-front wheel well on the frame of the vehicle. Consumers can identify the year of their ATV with the following code: the 10th character in the VIN will be L for model year 2020, M for model year 2021, N for model year 2022, and P for model year 2023. The model name and package is located on the side decals of the ATV. Model Name Model Year XPLORER XR 500 2020, 2021 XPLORER XR 500 LE 2020, 2021 XPLORER XR 570 2021, 2022 XPLORER XR 570 LE 2021, 2022 XPLORER XRT 500 2020, 2021 XPLORER XRT 570 2021, 2022, 2023 XPLORER XRT 570 LE 2022, 2023

Hazard

Incorrectly installed check valves and vent hoses can lead to fuel overflow, posing a fire hazard.

Injuries

The firm has received two reports of fuel overflow incidents, including one fire. No injuries have been reported.

Made in

Taiwan

Where it was sold

  • ARGO ATV dealers nationwide from July 2019 through July 2023 for between $6,800 and $11,300.

Photos

Recalled 2020 ARGO Xplorer XR 500Recalled 2020 ARGO Xplorer XR 500 LERecalled 2020 ARGO Xplorer XRT 500Recalled 2021 ARGO Xplorer XR 500
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