CPSC, Polaris Industries Inc. Announce Recall of ATVs
USCPSC, Polaris Industries Inc. Announce Recall of ATVs
Recalling Firm: Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
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.
Product Description & Identification
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".
Affected Products
2000, 2001 and 2002 Polaris "Xpedition 425" All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Polaris-Industries-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-ATVs |
| Title | CPSC, Polaris Industries Inc. Announce Recall of ATVs |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/02044.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled "Xpedition 425" All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | 2000, 2001 and 2002 Polaris "Xpedition 425" All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) |
| Products › Type | All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) |
| Products › Category I D | 1817 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 12,000 |
| Recall I D | 2046 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately and contact their local Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. |
| Retailers › Name | Polaris dealers sold these ATVs nationwide, from February 1999 through October 2001, for about $6,300. |
| Recall Date | 2001-11-20T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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". |
| Recall Number | 02044 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. |
| Consumer Contact | Consumers 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-08-01T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
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