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

U.S. CPSCFireBurnsApr 15, 2003
Recalled MY 2000 Magnum 325 ATV 4x4
Recalled MY 2000 Magnum 325 ATV 4x4
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

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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.

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.

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.

Product description

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

Sold on

Polaris dealers nationwide sold these vehicles, from January 1999 through August 2000, for approximately $6,000.

Contact the company

For more information, contact Polaris at (800)-POLARIS or visit their website at www.polaris.com

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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