CPSC, Cannondale Corp. Announce Recall of ATVs
CPSC recall 01517. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
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.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop riding these ATVs and contact their local Cannondale dealer to schedule an appointment to have the ball joints and tie-rod assemblies replaced free of charge. If possible, consumers should contact the dealer where they purchased their ATV. Owners of these ATVs were directly notified about this recall.
CPSC recall 01517 has the recall date 15 Aug 2001. The notice names the firm Cannondale. The recall has about 630 units. The median CPSC recall of 2001 has 22,500 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Crash. CPSC gives the product type All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs).
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Cannondale Corp. has received five reports of the ball joints in the A-arm assembly on these ATVs breaking and two reports of the tie-rod ends breaking. One consumer suffered a concussion and another suffered a bruised shoulder. |
|---|---|
| Units | 630 |
| 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. |
| Product | Cannondale "FX 400" and "Cannibal" All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), About 630, All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) |
| Sold at | Cannondale dealers nationwide sold these ATVs, from February 2001 through mid-July 2001, for between $7,000 and $8,000. |
| Manufacturer | Cannondale Corp |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 630Median of 2001: 22,500
- CPSC recalls of 2001
- 245
- Recalls of 2001 with one of the same hazards
- 3%
- Recalls of 2001 in the category All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- 4%
- Recalls on the register that name Cannondale
- 6
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 25 Nov 2002 | CPSC, Cannondale Corp. Announce Recall of ATVs |
| 24 Oct 2002 | CPSC, Cannondale Corp. Announce Recall of Gemini Bicycles |
| 9 Jun 1997 | Cycling Shoes Recall by Cannondale |
| 1 Dec 1994 | CPSC And Bicycle Companies Recall Seat Posts |
| 29 Nov 1985 | Bicycle Forks Recalled by Cannondale |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 01517The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 01517. https://recallregister.com/product/1945-cpsc-cannondale-corp-announce-recall-of-atvs/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 01517 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Cannondale Corp. has received five reports of the ball joints in the A-arm assembly on these ATVs breaking and two reports of the tie-rod ends breaking. One consumer suffered a concussion and another suffered a bruised shoulder.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Cannondale dealers nationwide sold these ATVs, from February 2001 through mid-July 2001, for between $7,000 and $8,000.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 01517?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 630
- How many CPSC recalls name Cannondale?
- 6 CPSC recalls on this register name Cannondale. This recall is 1 of them.