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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2007-05-30

Polaris Recalls Select Hawkeye Model ATVs for Steering Post Failure Hazard

Is my product affected?

Polaris Model Year 2006 Hawkeye 2x4 and Hawkeye 4x4 ATVs

  • Brand Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Polaris has recalled certain 2006 Hawkeye model ATVs because the steering posts can break where the handlebar attaches, potentially causing loss of steering control and crashes that could seriously injure the operator. The recall affects all Hawkeye 2x4 model A06LB27AA and Hawkeye 4x4 model A06LD27AA/AB/AC ATVs produced before January 23, 2006.

If you own a 2006 Hawkeye ATV, you should contact a Polaris dealer or Polaris directly to determine whether your specific vehicle is included in the recall by checking your serial number (VIN), which is located under the right-hand front fender and stamped on the lower portion of the frame behind the left front wheel. According to the recall, affected consumers should immediately stop using the ATV and contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The steering posts can break in the area where the handlebar attaches to the steering post. This can result in loss of steering control, resulting in a crash and/or serious injury to the operator.

What should I 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.

Details from the source

Only certain model year 2006 Polaris Hawkeye ATVs produced prior to January 23, 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.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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