CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Polaris Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Polaris Xpedition 325, Trail Bo...
Published: April 15, 2003Recall ID: 03536Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The ATVs may have loose or leaking oil cooler line clamps, that can release hot pressurized oil. This may lead to thermal burns, to engine failure due to oil pressure loss and, in rare circumstances, could cause a vehicle fire.
Product Description & Identification
These products are 4-wheeled vehicles intended for use in off-road areas.
Affected Products
2000 and 2001 Polaris Xpedition 325, Trail Boss 325, and Magnum 325 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
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| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Polaris-Industries-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Polaris-Xpedition-325-Trail-Boss-325-and-Magnum-325-ATVs- |
| Title | CPSC, Polaris Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Polaris Xpedition 325, Trail Boss 325, and Magnum 325 ATVs |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/2000-Magnum.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled MY 2000 Magnum 325 ATV 4x4 |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/2000-Magnum-2.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled MY 2000 Magnum 325 ATV 4x4 |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/2000-Trailboss.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled MY 2000 Trailboss 325 ATV |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/2000-Xpedition.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Recalled MY 2000 Xpedition 325 ATV |
| Images › 5 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/2001-Magnum.jpg |
| Images › 5 › Caption | Recalled MY 2001 Magnum 325 4x4 ATV |
| Images › 6 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/2001-Magnum-2.jpg |
| Images › 6 › Caption | Recalled MY 2001 Magnum 325 4x4 ATV |
| Images › 7 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/2001-Trailboss.jpg |
| Images › 7 › Caption | Recalled MY 2001 Trailboss 325 ATV |
| Hazards › Name | The ATVs may have loose or leaking oil cooler line clamps, that can release hot pressurized oil. This may lead to thermal burns, to engine failure due to oil pressure loss and, in rare circumstances, could cause a vehicle fire. |
| Injuries › Name | Polaris Industries Inc. has received 1,290 warranty claims or service calls pertaining to the loose or leaking oil cooler line clamps. There have been 20 minor injuries associated with oil line failures; these injuries have been first or second degree burns, bruises and skin rashes resulting from the leaking oil. |
| Products › Name | 2000 and 2001 Polaris Xpedition 325, Trail Boss 325, and Magnum 325 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) |
| Products › Type | All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) |
| Products › Category I D | 1817 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 56,000 |
| Recall I D | 2489 |
| Remedies › Name | If consumers have not had this work already performed, they should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact their local Polaris dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. |
| Retailers › Name | Polaris dealers nationwide sold these vehicles, from January 1999 through August 2000, for approximately $6,000. |
| Recall Date | 2003-04-15T00:00:00 |
| Description | These products are 4-wheeled vehicles intended for use in off-road areas. |
| Recall Number | 03536 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Polaris Industries Inc., of Minneapolis, Minn. |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, contact Polaris at (800)-POLARIS or visit their website at www.polaris.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-07-14T00:00:00 |