Polaris Model Year 2006 Hawkeye 2x4 and Hawkeye 4x4 ATVs
CPSC Recall #07-552 — May 29, 2007
Product
Polaris Model Year 2006 Hawkeye 2x4 and Hawkeye 4x4 ATVs
Description
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 9,400 Polaris Model Year 2006 Hawkeye 2x4 and Hawkeye 4x4 ATVs. The ATV's front bearing carrier can fail due to an insufficient amount of material thickness in the area where the lower a-arm and ball joint are attached which can result in a loss of control and a crash and/or serious injury to the operator.Name of Product: Polaris Model Year 2006 Hawkeye 2x4 and Hawkeye 4x4 ATVsUnits: About 9,400Distributor: Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.Hazard: The ATV's front bearing carrier can fail due to an insufficient amount of material thickness in the area where the lower a-arm and ball joint are attached which can result in a loss of control and a crash and/or serious injury to the operator.Incidents/Injuries: Polaris has received 32 reports of incidents of bearing carrier failure. Three crashes have been reported. No injuries have been reported.Description: Only certain model year 2006 Polaris Hawkeye ATVs produced prior to January 30, 2006 are included in this recall. Consumers should contact Polaris to identify whether their model is part of the recall. All serial number ranges of the Hawkeye 2x4 model number A06LB27AA and the Hawkeye 4x4 model number A06LD27AA/AB/AC are included. The serial number (VIN) identification decal is located under the right-hand front fender and stamped on the lower portion of the frame behind the left front wheel.Sold at: Polaris dealers nationwide from August 2005 through April 2007 for between $3,900 and $4,700.Manufactured in: United StatesRemedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting registered consumers directly. Consumers can verify whether their ATV is included in the recall by contacting a Polaris dealer or Polaris directly.Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Polaris at (800) 765-2747 between 8 a.m. and midnight ET everyday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.polarisindustries.com.
Hazard
The ATV's front bearing carrier can fail due to an insufficient amount of material thickness in the area where the lower a-arm and ball joint are attached which can result in a loss of control and a crash and/or serious injury to the operator.
Incidents / Injuries
Polaris has received 32 reports of incidents of bearing carrier failure. Three crashes have been reported. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting registered consumers directly. Consumers can verify whether their ATV is included in the recall by contacting a Polaris dealer or Polaris directly.
Units Affected
About 9,400
Sold At
Polaris dealers nationwide from August 2005 through April 2007 for between $3,900 and $4,700.
Manufactured In
United States
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Check if you purchased it and follow the remedy instructions — contact the manufacturer for a Repair. If you experienced an injury, report it to the CPSC SaferProducts.gov.