Polaris · Recalled
Polaris Recalls Select Hawkeye Model ATVs Due to Loss of Control Hazard - Three Crashes Reported
The ATV's front bearing carrier can fail due to an insufficient amount of material thickness in the area where the lower a-arm and ball joint are attached, which can result in a loss of control and a crash and/or serious injury to the operator.
- Units
- About 9,400
- Reports
- 32
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $3,900–$4,700
- 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 certain model year 2006 Polaris Hawkeye ATVs produced prior to January 30, 2006 are included in this recall. Consumers should contact Polaris to identify whether their model is part of the recall. All serial number ranges of the Hawkeye 2x4 model number A06LB27AA and the Hawkeye 4x4 model number A06LD27AA/AB/AC are included. The serial number (VIN) identification decal is located under the right-hand front fender and stamped on the lower portion of the frame, behind the left front wheel.
The file
- Sold at
- Polaris dealers nationwide from August 2005 through April 2007 for between $3,900 and $4,700.
- Product type
- All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Incident log
Polaris has received 32 reports of incidents of bearing carrier failure. Three crashes have been reported. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting registered consumers directly. Consumers can verify whether their ATV is included in the recall by contacting a Polaris dealer or Polaris directly.
For more information, contact Polaris at (800) 765-2747 between 8 a.m. and midnight ET everyday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.polarisindustries.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 MAY 30 2007; last revised MAY 23 2014.
