CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Koyker Manufacturing Announce Recall of Utility Vehicles
Published: October 21, 2003Recall ID: 04506Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Brass gear in the steering sector can break, causing consumers to lose steering capabilities.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Raptor 1000M off-road utility vehicles. The two-wheel drive vehicles have two seats and a back bed. "Raptor" is printed in black under the vehicles gas cap. Only two wheel drive vehicles with transaxle manufactured between April 12, 2001 and July 31, 2003 are included in this recall.
Affected Products
Raptor Utility Vehicles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Koyker-Manufacturing-Announce-Recall-of-Utility-Vehicles |
| Title | CPSC, Koyker Manufacturing Announce Recall of Utility Vehicles |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/raptor-vehicle.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Raptor Utility Vehicle |
| Hazards › Name | Brass gear in the steering sector can break, causing consumers to lose steering capabilities. |
| Injuries › Name | There have been 34 reported incidents of consumers losing steering control. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Raptor Utility Vehicles |
| Products › Type | Utility, Off-Road Vehicles/Golf Carts |
| Products › Category I D | 2215 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 350 |
| Recall I D | 2705 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the vehicles and return them to the dealership where purchased for a free replacement steering sector. |
| Retailers › Name | Utility vehicle dealerships nationwide, from June 2001 through August 2003, for about $6,600. |
| Recall Date | 2003-10-21T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Raptor 1000M off-road utility vehicles. The two-wheel drive vehicles have two seats and a back bed. "Raptor" is printed in black under the vehicles gas cap. Only two wheel drive vehicles with transaxle manufactured between April 12, 2001 and July 31, 2003 are included in this recall. |
| Recall Number | 04506 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Koyker Manufacturing Company, of Lennox, S.D. |
| Consumer Contact | Koyker toll-free at (800) 456-1107 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-03-24T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |