CPSC recall 03-536, announced April 15, 2003, covers Polaris Industries 2000 and 2001 Polaris Xpedition 325, Trail Boss 325, and Magnum 325 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) (about 56,000 units). The ATVs may have loose or leaking oil cooler line clamps, that can release hot pressurized oil. The notice cites 20 injuries. 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. Recall contact: go to www.polaris.com.
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Which products are included?
These products are 4-wheeled vehicles intended for use in off-road areas.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Incidents and 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.
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Polaris Industries
- Manufacturer
- Polaris Industries Inc., of Minneapolis, Minn.
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles
- Recall number
- 03-536
- Units
- About 56,000
- Sold at / sales period
- Polaris dealers nationwide sold these vehicles, from January 1999 through August 2000, for approximately $6,000.
2000 and 2001 Polaris Xpedition 325, Trail Boss 325, and Magnum 325 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
CPSC product type: All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Recall contact information
For more information, contact Polaris at (800)-POLARIS or visit their website at www.polaris.com
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