Magnum, Trail Boss, and ATP model all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
CPSC Recall #04-509 - November 11, 2003
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 04-509 |
| Recall Date | November 11, 2003 |
| Remedy Type | Repair |
| Units Affected | 14,000 |
| Manufacturer | Polaris Industries Inc., of Minneapolis, Minn. |
| Manufactured In | United States |
Where It Was Sold
| Authorized Polaris dealers nationwide sold the ATVs from February 2003 through October 2003 for between $3 |
| 500 and $6 |
| 500. |
Product
Magnum, Trail Boss, and ATP model all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
Description
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Polaris Industries Inc., of Minneapolis, Minn., is voluntarily recalling Magnum, Trail Boss and ATP model all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). Damage to the fuel tank grommet can cause a fuel leak, posing a serious fire hazard to consumers.Name of Product: Magnum, Trail Boss, and ATP model all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)Units: 14,000Manufacturer: Polaris Industries Inc., of Minneapolis, Minn.Hazard: Damage to the fuel tank grommet can cause a fuel leak, posing a serious fire hazard to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: Polaris has received 265 reports of fuel leaks, including one report of a fire that damaged an ATV. No injuries have been reported.Description: The recall involves the Polaris model year 2003 and 2004 Magnum 330 4x4 and Magnum 330 Mossy Oak ATVs and model year 2004 Magnum 330 2x4, Trail Boss 330, ATP 330, and ATP 500 ATVs. The recalled ATVs have the following model numbers, which can be found on the certification decal located on the front center body panel: A03CD32(AA)(AC), A04CD32(AA)(AB)(AC), A04CB32(AA)(FC), A04CA32(AA)(AB), A04JD32AA, and A04JD50(AA)(AB)(CA). The name "Polaris" is prominently displayed on the right and left side of the seat and/or on the side body panels.Sold At: Authorized Polaris dealers nationwide sold the ATVs from February 2003 through October 2003 for between $3,500 and $6,500.Manufactured In: United StatesRemedy: Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately. Polaris will notify all consumers with the recalled models and will arrange for a free repair from their dealership or an authorized service center.Consumer Contact: Consumers can contact Polaris at (800) POLARIS between 8 a.m. and 12 midnight ET Monday through Sunday or log on to their website at www.polarisindustries.com.
Hazard
Damage to the fuel tank grommet can cause a fuel leak, posing a serious fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents & Injuries
Polaris has received 265 reports of fuel leaks, including one report of a fire that damaged an ATV. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately. Polaris will notify all consumers with the recalled models and will arrange for a free repair from their dealership or an authorized service center.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Repair at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly, either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Repair) at no cost to you.
If the product caused a fire or burn injury, document the incident with photos and preserve the product if it is safe to do so. Report the incident to the CPSC at SaferProducts.gov and to your local fire department. Contact the manufacturer to inform them of the incident, they are required to track and report injuries to CPSC. You may also want to consult a personal injury attorney, as fire and burn injuries caused by defective products can be grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney, parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.