Polaris Industries Inc. · Recalled
CPSC, Polaris Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Polaris Xpedition 325, Trail Boss 325, and Magnum 325 ATVs
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.
- Units
- About 56,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- 20
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $6,000
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
These products are 4-wheeled vehicles intended for use in off-road areas.
The file
- Sold at
- Polaris dealers nationwide sold these vehicles, from January 1999 through August 2000, for approximately $6,000.
- Product type
- All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- Made in
- Not stated
- Recalled by
- Polaris Industries Inc., of Minneapolis, Minn.
Incident log
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 the notice says 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 or visit their website at www.polaris.com
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 APR 15 2003; last revised JUL 14 2025.
