CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Polaris Industries Announce Recall of ATVs
Published: January 17, 2003Recall ID: 03517Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The mounting bolts on the front brake calipers were not tightened to the specified torque value. This may cause the bolts to loosen or fall out during operation, resulting in brake failure. This could result in severe injury or death.
Product Description & Identification
Only Polaris model year 2003 Predator ATVs with model numbers A00GJ50AA and A00GJ50AB are part of this recall. The model number can be found on the lower left frame tube ahead of the engine. The ATVs have a red seat with gray and black chassis. "Predator" is prominently displayed on the right and left side of the front cab covering the fuel tank.
Affected Products
Polaris 2003 "Predator" ATVs
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Polaris-Industries-Announce-Recall-of-ATVs |
| Title | CPSC, Polaris Industries Announce Recall of ATVs |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/03517.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled 2003 Polaris "Predator" ATV |
| Hazards › Name | The mounting bolts on the front brake calipers were not tightened to the specified torque value. This may cause the bolts to loosen or fall out during operation, resulting in brake failure. This could result in severe injury or death. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Polaris 2003 "Predator" ATVs |
| Products › Type | All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) |
| Products › Category I D | 1817 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 2,400 |
| Recall I D | 2470 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should contact their Polaris dealer to schedule an appointment. The dealer will apply the correct torque to the front brake caliper retaining bolts. |
| Retailers › Name | Polaris dealers sold these ATVs nationwide, from November through December 2002, for between $6,000 and $6,300. |
| Recall Date | 2003-01-17T00:00:00 |
| Description | Only Polaris model year 2003 Predator ATVs with model numbers A00GJ50AA and A00GJ50AB are part of this recall. The model number can be found on the lower left frame tube ahead of the engine. The ATVs have a red seat with gray and black chassis. "Predator" is prominently displayed on the right and left side of the front cab covering the fuel tank. |
| Recall Number | 03517 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Polaris Industries, Inc., of Medina, Minn. |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, contact Polaris at (800) 765-2747 between 7 a.m. and 2 a.m. ET Monday through Friday and between 8 a.m. and 12 a.m. on weekends, or log on to the company's website at www.polarisindustries.com. Polaris has notified consumers directly about this recall. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-07-07T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |