CPSC, Polaris Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Polaris Xpedition 325,
Trail Boss 325, and Magnum 325 ATVs
PRODUCT: ATVs - Polaris Industries Inc., of Minneapolis, Minn., is
recalling about 56,000 2000 and 2001 Polaris Xpedition 325, Trail Boss
325, and Magnum 325 all terrain vehicles ("ATVs"). These products are
4-wheeled vehicles intended for use in off-road areas. Polaris dealers
nationwide sold these vehicles from January 1999 through August 2000 for
approximately $6,000.
PROBLEM: 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.
INCIDENTS/INJURIES: 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.
WHAT TO DO: 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. For more
information, contact Polaris at (800)-POLARIS.
Polaris Industries, Inc. previously communicated this campaign to its
dealers and customers in October 2000. Notices were previously sent to
consumers by direct mail on October 5, 2000 and June 17, 2001.
MY 2000 Magnum 325 4x4
MY 2000 Magnum 325 2x4
MY 2000 Trailboss 325
MY 2000 Xpedition 325
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