Raptor Utility Vehicles

CPSC Recall #04-506 — October 20, 2003

Recall #04-506 Date: October 20, 2003 Remedy: Replace

Product

Raptor Utility Vehicles

Description

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Koyker Manufacturing Company, of Lennox, S.D., is voluntarily recalling 350 Raptor Utility Vehicles. Brass gear in the steering sector can break, causing consumers to lose steering capabilities. Name of Product: Raptor Utility VehiclesUnits: 350Manufacturer: Koyker Manufacturing Company, of Lennox, S.D.Hazard: Brass gear in the steering sector can break, causing consumers to lose steering capabilities.Incidents/Injuries: There have been 34 reported incidents of consumers losing steering control. No injuries have been reported.Description: This recall involves Raptor 1000M off-road utility vehicles. The two-wheel drive vehicles have two seats and a back bed. "Raptor" is printed in black under the vehicles gas cap. Only two wheel drive vehicles with transaxle manufactured between April 12, 2001 and July 31, 2003 are included in this recall.Sold At: Utility vehicle dealerships nationwide from June 2001 through August 2003 for about $6,600.Manufactured In: U.S.A.Remedy: Consumers should stop using the vehicles and return them to the dealership where purchased for a free replacement steering sector.Consumer Contact: Koyker toll-free at (800) 456-1107 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. Media Contact: Randy Fiebelkorn at (605) 336-1750.

Hazard

Brass gear in the steering sector can break, causing consumers to lose steering capabilities.

Incidents / Injuries

There have been 34 reported incidents of consumers losing steering control. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the vehicles and return them to the dealership where purchased for a free replacement steering sector.

Units Affected

350

Sold At

Utility vehicle dealerships nationwide from June 2001 through August 2003 for about $6,600.

Manufacturer

Koyker Manufacturing Company, of Lennox, S.D.

Manufactured In

United States