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Product Recall Number: 02-044

Why was 2000, 2001 and 2002 Polaris "Xpedition 425" All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) recalled?

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.

2000, 2001 and 2002 Polaris "Xpedition 425" All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Here's product recall specific data for 2000, 2001 and 2002 Polaris "Xpedition 425" All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs).

  • Product Recall Number: 02-044

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2001-11-20

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: 2000, 2001 and 2002 Polaris "Xpedition 425" All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)

  • Description: WASHINGTON, D.C.- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 12,000 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs).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".

  • Hazard Description: 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.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Repair

  • Units: About 12,000

  • Incidents: 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. 

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

  • Sold At: Polaris dealers sold these ATVs nationwide from February 1999 through October 2001 for about $6,300.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: None Listed

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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