CPSC, Polaris Industries Announce Recall of ATVs
CPSC recall 04580. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The front brake lines can crack and leak brake fluid, possibly resulting in loss of braking capability. This could result in severe injury or death.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should contact their Polaris dealer to schedule an appointment for free inspection and repair.
CPSC recall 04580 has the recall date 14 Sep 2004. The notice names the firm Polaris Industries. The recall has about 18,500 units. The median CPSC recall of 2004 has 13,500 units. CPSC gives the product type All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs).
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Polaris has received reports of cracked and leaking front brake lines on at least 127 units, with no reported injuries. |
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| Units | 18,500 |
| Description | The recall includes "Predator 500" ATVs from model years 2003 and 2004 with these model numbers: A03GJ50AA, A03GJ50AB, A03GJ50AS, A03GJ50CA, A04GJ50AA, A04GJ50AB, A04GJ50AC, and A04GJ50AD. The model number is on the lower left frame tube ahead of the engine. "Predator" is prominently displayed on the right and left side of the front cab covering the fuel tank. The ATVs have red, blue, gray or black front and rear cabs. |
| Product | Predator 500 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), 18,500, All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) |
| Sold at | Polaris dealers sold these ATVs nationwide, from November 2002 through February 2004, between approximately $6,000 and $6,500. |
| Manufacturer | Polaris Industries Inc |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 18,500Median of 2004: 13,500
- CPSC recalls of 2004
- 278
- Recalls of 2004 with one of the same hazards
- 15%
- Recalls of 2004 in the category All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- 2%
- Recalls on the register that name Polaris Industries
- 111
Other recalls of the firm
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 04580The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 04580. https://recallregister.com/product/2779-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 04580 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Polaris has received reports of cracked and leaking front brake lines on at least 127 units, with no reported injuries.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Polaris dealers sold these ATVs nationwide, from November 2002 through February 2004, between approximately $6,000 and $6,500.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 04580?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
18,500
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
United States