CPSC, Polaris Industries Announce Recall of ATVs
CPSC recall 03517. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The mounting bolts on the front brake calipers were not tightened to the specified torque value. This may cause the bolts to loosen or fall out during operation, resulting in brake failure. This could result in severe injury or death.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should contact their Polaris dealer to schedule an appointment. The dealer will apply the correct torque to the front brake caliper retaining bolts.
CPSC recall 03517 has the recall date 17 Jan 2003. The notice names the firm Polaris Industries. The recall has about 2,400 units. The median CPSC recall of 2003 has 9,900 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fall. CPSC gives the product type All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs).
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | None reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 2,400 |
| Description | Only Polaris model year 2003 Predator ATVs with model numbers A00GJ50AA and A00GJ50AB are part of this recall. The model number can be found on the lower left frame tube ahead of the engine. The ATVs have a red seat with gray and black chassis. "Predator" is prominently displayed on the right and left side of the front cab covering the fuel tank. |
| Product | Polaris 2003 "Predator" ATVs, About 2,400, All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) |
| Sold at | Polaris dealers sold these ATVs nationwide, from November through December 2002, for between $6,000 and $6,300. |
| Manufacturer | Polaris Industries, Inc |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 2,400Median of 2003: 9,900
- CPSC recalls of 2003
- 215
- Recalls of 2003 with one of the same hazards
- 10%
- Recalls of 2003 in the category All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- 3%
- Recalls on the register that name Polaris Industries
- 111
Other recalls of the firm
Official channels
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 03517. https://recallregister.com/product/2470-cpsc-polaris-industries-announce-recall-of-atvs/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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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 03517 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Polaris dealers sold these ATVs nationwide, from November through December 2002, for between $6,000 and $6,300.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 03517?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 2,400
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
United States