# CPSC, Cannondale Corp. Announce Recall of ATVs
> **CPSC recall** · 2001-08-15 · 01517 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 01517
- **Date:** 2001-08-15
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Cannondale "FX 400" and "Cannibal" All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)

## Hazards

The ball joints in the A-arm assembly on these vehicles can break, which could cause the front wheels to lose stability. Also, the tie-rod assemblies on these vehicles can break or work loose, and damage either the steering column plate end or knuckle. If the ball joints or a tie rod end breaks, the operator can lose control of the vehicle during use, and crash.

## Manufacturer(s)

Cannondale Corp., of Bethel, Conn.

## Retailer(s)

Cannondale dealers nationwide sold these ATVs, from February 2001 through mid-July 2001, for between $7,000 and $8,000.

## Description

The Cannondale "FX 400" and Cannondale "Cannibal" are four-wheeled all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). The FX 400 and Cannibal models have "Cannondale" and "FX 400" or "Cannibal" on both sides of the vehicle. Cannondale appears on the rear fenders and bodywork of the vehicle; "Cannibal" appears roughly inboard of the operator's knee location; "FX400" appears on the seat of the vehicle.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Cannondale-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-ATVs)
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