CPSC, Polaris Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Polaris Xpedition 325, Trail Boss 325, and Magnum 325 ATVs
CPSC recall 03536 · announced April 15, 2003 · Polaris Industries · 56,000 units affected
The product
These products are 4-wheeled vehicles intended for use in off-road areas.
The hazard
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.
What to do (per CPSC)
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.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): 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.
Sold at: Polaris dealers nationwide sold these vehicles, from January 1999 through August 2000, for approximately $6,000.
Consumer contact: For more information, contact Polaris at (800)-POLARIS or visit their website at www.polaris.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.