CPSC recall 15-214, announced August 13, 2015, covers American SportWorks Off Road Utility Vehicles (about 3,500 units). The throttle can fail to return to idle causing the rider to lose control, posing a risk of injury. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact the firm for a free repair. Recall contact: call 800-293-0795, or go to www.amsportworks.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
The product identification numbers can be found on a sticker on the firewall above the accelerator and brake pedal.
Which products are included?
This recall includes six models of American SportWorks Four Wheel Off-Road Utility Vehicles. The name of each model is located above each front fender and along the sides of the dump bed. Affected vehicles include: BullDog 300, ChuckWagon 300 and LandMaster 300 all powered by Kohler 277cc engines with the last 6 Characters of the product identification number between A11746 and A13294, and LandMaster 400, TrailWagon 400 and ChuckWagon 400 all powered by Honda 390cc engines with the last 6 Characters of the product identification number between A24835 and A26806. The product identification numbers can be found on a sticker on the firewall above the accelerator and brake pedal. Model Color LandMaster 300 Red, Green, Black, White, Camo LandMaster 400 Red, Green, Black, White, Camo BullDog 300 Red Trail Wagon 400 Red, Camo Chuck Wagon 300 Red, Green, Camo Chuck Wagon 400 Red, Green, Camo
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The throttle can fail to return to idle causing the rider to lose control, posing a risk of injury.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact the firm for a free repair.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- American SportWorks
- Manufacturer
- American SportWorks, of Roseland, La.
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles
- Recall number
- 15-214
- Units
- About 3,500
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Atwood Distributing, Rural King, The Home Depot, Tractor Supply Company and other dealers from September 2014 through June 2015 for between $4,300 and $5,300.
Off Road Utility Vehicles
CPSC product type: Utility Vehicles
Recall contact information
ASW toll free at 800-293-0795 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.amsportworks.com at the top of the page under the SAFETY tab under Recalls click on "TSB167 & TSB168" for more information.
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