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Recall Alert
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207

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May 30, 2007
Alert #07-553

Polaris Recalls Select Hawkeye Model ATVs for Steering Post Failure Hazard
The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Polaris Model Year 2006 Hawkeye 2x4 and Hawkeye 4x4 ATVs

Units: About 8,800

Manufacturer/Importer: Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.

Hazard: The steering posts can break in the area where the handlebar attaches to the steering post. This can result in loss of steering control resulting in a crash and/or serious injury to the operator.

Incidents/Injuries: Polaris has received three reports of steering post failure. No injuries have been reported.

Description: Only certain model year 2006 Polaris Hawkeye ATVs produced prior to January 23, 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.

Sold at: Polaris dealers nationwide from August 2005 through April 2007 for between $3,900 and $4,700.

Manufactured in: United States

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting registered consumers directly. Consumers can verify whether their ATV is included in the recall by contacting a Polaris dealer or Polaris directly.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Polaris at (800) 765-2747 between 8 a.m. and midnight ET everyday, or visit the firm’s Web site at Polaris : International Portal : Home

For more information, please visit:
Polaris Recalls Select Hawkeye Model ATVs for Steering Post Failure Hazard

Recall Alert
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207

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May 30, 2007
Alert #07-552

Polaris Recalls Select Hawkeye Model ATVs Due to Loss of Control Hazard – Three Crashes Reported
The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Polaris Model Year 2006 Hawkeye 2x4 and Hawkeye 4x4 ATVs

Units: About 9,400

Distributor: Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.

Hazard: 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.

Incidents/Injuries: Polaris has received 32 reports of incidents of bearing carrier failure. Three crashes have been reported. No injuries have been reported.

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.

Sold at: Polaris dealers nationwide from August 2005 through April 2007 for between $3,900 and $4,700.

Manufactured in: United States

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting registered consumers directly. Consumers can verify whether their ATV is included in the recall by contacting a Polaris dealer or Polaris directly.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Polaris at (800) 765-2747 between 8 a.m. and midnight ET everyday, or visit the firm’s Web site at Polaris : International Portal : Home

For more information, please visit:
Polaris Recalls Select Hawkeye Model ATVs Due to Loss of Control Hazard – Three Crashes Reported

Mornin Mudtramp,, do you still have the addy for any recalls on the sportsman??
A neighbor just had is shed burn down, He HAD a 05 500 sportsman, and some other stuff, Lost bout $20,000.00 worth

You can find current and past recalls from the CPSC at:
CPSC Home Page
Look under "Recalls and Product Safety News", then I would search by Product Category to narrow down your search.

You can also look on the Polaris website for 'recent' or 'archived' press releases:
Polaris : Our Company : News : Recent Press Releases
Polaris : Our Company : News : Press Release Archive

That's horrible news about your neighbor. I hope that nobody was hurt in the fire

Mornin mudtramp,
Thanks for the info,
No one was hurt, just very bumbed out

Recall Alert
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207

June 20, 2007
Alert #07-560

ATVs Recalled by Polaris Industries Inc. Due to Fire Hazard

The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Polaris “Outlaw 525” ATVs

Units: About 930 units

Manufacturer: Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.

Hazard: The recalled ATVs may have a loose fuel valve within the fuel tank, which could cause a fuel leak and pose a fire hazard to riders.

Incidents/Injuries: Polaris has received four reports of ATVs having a loose fuel valve. No injuries have been reported.

Description: The recall involves 2007 model year Polaris “Outlaw 525” ATVs. They are available in black or white.

Sold at: Polaris ATV dealers nationwide from January 2007 through May 2007 for $7,300.

Manufactured in: United States

Remedy: Consumers should stop operating these ATVs immediately and contact their local Polaris dealer to determine if they have a recalled unit. Polaris will provide a free fuel tank replacement for consumers with recalled units. Polaris has notified registered consumers about this recall.

Consumer Contact: For more information, consumers should contact Polaris at (800) 765-2747 between 8 a.m. and midnight ET everyday, or visit the company’s Web site at Polaris : International Portal : Home

Reference: ATVs Recalled by Polaris Industries Inc. Due to Fire Hazard

This is not a recall yet but possibly one in the future on 2006 Hawkeye .

I have just 700 miles on my 06 Hawkeye 2x4 and ride here in Arizona. I purchased new Jan 31 2007. Well today my quad started to sway in the rear with any turning of the front wheels. After closer examination I found the lower left rear A frame mounts had separated and had to jerry rig it with wire to get it back to my truck. Luckily I had friends that were along and helped me back. This is the bracket that is attached to the frame. It looks like a bent 90 degree bracket that is welded onto the frame. Very thin material. After closer examination I also found the right rear side was starting to separate. I don't ride my quad hard at all and took it to the dealer.
They contacted Polaris and sent pictures and guess what.. they will take care of the repair. This has happened to many others around the US and Europe and hope everyone with an 06 take a closer look to see if it's happening to them.

Anyone else here had this problem?

After hearing about so many folks with the rear subraframe failure I decided to contact the US Consumer Product Safety Commission and fill out the on-line form. I feel that this is a major safety issue and we need to let them know about it.
If you had or have this rear subframe failure that holds your rear A-frame I hope you will fill out the form.

Here is the link to the form.
On-Line Form https://www.cpsc.gov/cgibin/incident.aspx

Thanks