CPSC, Polaris Industries Inc. Announce Recall of ATVs

Other hazard

Screws in the ATV's manual transmission can loosen, causing the rear wheels to lock. This can cause the driver to lose control of the ATV and crash, possibly resulting in injury or death.

Units: About 12,000
Reports: 7
Injuries: 3
Deaths: —
Price: $6,300
Remedy: See notice

Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.

Affected

The recalled ATVs are the 2000, 2001 and 2002 model year "Xpedition 425" with 5-speed manual transmissions. The ATVs are either red or a tan metallic, and have "Xpedition 425" and "Polaris" written on both sides of the bodywork. On the left-hand side of the ATV on the clutch cover, near the footrest, appear the words "5-Speed".

The file

Sold at: Polaris dealers sold these ATVs nationwide, from February 1999 through October 2001, for about $6,300.
Product type: All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Made in: United States
Recalled by: Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.

Incident log

CPSC and Polaris Industries have received reports of seven incidents. Three resulted in injuries, when the transmissions failed on the ATVs. The injuries included multiple broken bones, internal injuries, abrasions and bruises.

What the notice says to do

Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately and contact their local Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair.

Consumers can call Polaris Industries toll-free at (800) 765-2747 between 7 a.m. and 2 a.m. ET Monday through Friday and between 8 a.m. and 12 midnight on weekends, or log on to the company's website at www.polarisindustries.com

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Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.

Notice first dated NOV 20 2001; last revised AUG 01 2025.