Polaris Industries · Recalled
CPSC, Polaris Industries Announce Recall of ATVs
The front brake lines can crack and leak brake fluid, possibly resulting in loss of braking capability. This could result in severe injury or death.
- Units
- 18,500
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $6,000–$6,500
- 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 recall includes "Predator 500" ATVs from model years 2003 and 2004 with these model numbers: A03GJ50AA, A03GJ50AB, A03GJ50AS, A03GJ50CA, A04GJ50AA, A04GJ50AB, A04GJ50AC, and A04GJ50AD. The model number is on the lower left frame tube ahead of the engine. "Predator" is prominently displayed on the right and left side of the front cab covering the fuel tank. The ATVs have red, blue, gray or black front and rear cabs.
The file
- Sold at
- Polaris dealers sold these ATVs nationwide, from November 2002 through February 2004, between approximately $6,000 and $6,500.
- Product type
- All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Incident log
Polaris has received reports of cracked and leaking front brake lines on at least 127 units, with no reported injuries.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should contact their Polaris dealer to schedule an appointment for free inspection and repair.
For more information, call Polaris toll-free at (800) POLARIS (765-2747) between 8 a.m. and 12 midnight (ET) seven days a week, or log on to their website at www.polarisindustries.com. Polaris 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 SEP 14 2004; last revised APR 23 2025.
