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Restraint / CrashAugust 9, 2000CPSC #00159

CPSC, Polaris Industries Inc. Announce Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles

Product
ATVs & Off-Road
Units affected
13,600
Remedy
repair

What was recalled

The recall includes some model year 1999 Scrambler, Sport, and Xplorer 400 ATVs, and some model year 2000 Scrambler and Xplorer 400 ATVs. "Polaris" and the model name are written on both sides of the ATVs. Polaris dealers will help consumers determine if their ATV is part of this recall.

Hazard

The throttles on these ATVs can stick, preventing the ATV from slowing down when released. This can cause the vehicle to lose control and crash, resulting in severe injury or death.

Injuries

Polaris has received 26 reports of problems with the throttles on these ATVs. There have been 17 reports of crashes, resulting in six consumers suffering injuries.

Where it was sold

  • Polaris ATV dealers nationwide sold these ATVs, from December 1998 through July 2000 ,for between $4,800 and $5,900.

Photos

Recalled Xplorer ATVRecalled Scambler ATV
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