CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2003-04-15

CPSC, Polaris Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Polaris Xpedition 325, Trail Boss 325, and Magnum 325 ATVs

03536 · Recalled 2003-04-15 · CPSC page

Recalled MY 2000 Magnum 325 ATV 4x4
Recalled MY 2000 Magnum 325 ATV 4x4

Description

These products are 4-wheeled vehicles intended for use in off-road areas.

Hazards

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.

Reported 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.

Remedy

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.

Products

NameModelUnits
2000 and 2001 Polaris Xpedition 325, Trail Boss 325, and Magnum 325 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)About 56,000

Parties

Manufacturer
Polaris Industries Inc.
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

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Recalled MY 2000 Magnum 325 ATV 4x4
Recalled MY 2000 Magnum 325 ATV 4x4
Recalled MY 2000 Trailboss 325 ATV
Recalled MY 2000 Trailboss 325 ATV
Recalled MY 2000 Xpedition 325 ATV
Recalled MY 2000 Xpedition 325 ATV
Recalled MY 2001 Magnum 325 4x4 ATV
Recalled MY 2001 Magnum 325 4x4 ATV
Recalled MY 2001 Magnum 325 4x4 ATV
Recalled MY 2001 Magnum 325 4x4 ATV
Recalled MY 2001 Trailboss 325 ATV
Recalled MY 2001 Trailboss 325 ATV

Source: CPSC recall 03536. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.