Polaris Recalls Select Hawkeye Model ATVs Due to Loss of Control Hazard - Three Crashes Reported
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2007-05-30 · 07552
Hazards
The ATV's front bearing carrier can fail due to an insufficient amount of material thickness in the area where the lower a-arm and ball joint are attached, which can result in a loss of control and a crash and/or serious injury to the operator.
Recall
Number
07552
Date
2007-05-30
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Polaris Model Year 2006 Hawkeye 2x4 and Hawkeye 4x4 ATVs
Companies
Retailer(s)
Polaris dealers nationwide from August 2005 through April 2007 for between $3,900 and $4,700.
Distributor(s)
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
Only certain model year 2006 Polaris Hawkeye ATVs produced prior to January 30, 2006 are included in this recall. Consumers should contact Polaris to identify whether their model is part of the recall. All serial number ranges of the Hawkeye 2x4 model number A06LB27AA and the Hawkeye 4x4 model number A06LD27AA/AB/AC are included. The serial number (VIN) identification decal is located under the right-hand front fender and stamped on the lower portion of the frame, behind the left front wheel.