Polaris Industries · Recalled
CPSC, Polaris Industries Announce Recall of ATVs
The mounting bolts on the front brake calipers were not tightened to the specified torque value. This may cause the bolts to loosen or fall out during operation, resulting in brake failure. This could result in severe injury or death.
- Units
- About 2,400
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $6,000–$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
Only Polaris model year 2003 Predator ATVs with model numbers A00GJ50AA and A00GJ50AB are part of this recall. The model number can be found on the lower left frame tube ahead of the engine. The ATVs have a red seat with gray and black chassis. "Predator" is prominently displayed on the right and left side of the front cab covering the fuel tank.
The file
- Sold at
- Polaris dealers sold these ATVs nationwide, from November through December 2002, for between $6,000 and $6,300.
- Product type
- All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- Polaris Industries, Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should contact their Polaris dealer to schedule an appointment. The dealer will apply the correct torque to the front brake caliper retaining bolts.
For more information, contact Polaris at (800) 765-2747 between 7 a.m. and 2 a.m. ET Monday through Friday and between 8 a.m. and 12 a.m. on weekends, or log on to the company's website at www.polarisindustries.com. Polaris has notified consumers directly about this recall.
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 JAN 17 2003; last revised JUL 07 2025.