Tag: check

The infamous mid-event radiator check. This week’s clip just goes to show – you can have the best bibs, tractor tires, 70s Magnum P.I. mustache, snorkel kit, radiator relocation mount etc. and still end up looking like a chump thanks to Newton’s First Law – Inertia. Everyone should know this one: An object in motion […] More »

Fuel cap leak could pose a fire hazard. Check your VIN number. John Deere Recall Summary Name of Product: John Deere XUV590E, XUV590M and XUV590M S4 Gator utility vehicles Hazard: Fuel can leak from under the fuel cap, posing a fire hazard. Remedy: Inspect Repair Recall Date: June 08, 2023 Units: About 1,600 (In addition, […] More »

2-stroke plugs tell a story. Dear ATVC: I recently purchased an ‘05 E-ton 90 2 stroke, oil injected quad for my daughter. I noticed the oil light stays illuminated while running. The previous owner states it’s always been that way and not to worry about it. My daughter rode it for about 2 hours total, […] More »

Polaris Recall Summary Name of Product: Model Year 2021-2023 RZR Pro XP 4 and Model Year 2022-2023 RZR Turbo R 4 vehicles Recreational Off-Road Vehicles Hazard: A fuel leak can occur at the fuel pump assembly joint on the fuel tank in close proximity to a hot surface, posing a fire hazard. Remedy: Repair Recall […] More »

Check your VIN. Polaris Recall Summary Name of Product: Model Years 2022-2023 RZR Pro R and Pro R 4 Recreational Off-Road Vehicles Hazard: The alternator can fail during operation, posing a fire hazard. Remedy: Repair Recall Date: March 30, 2023 Units: About 200 (In addition, about 2 were sold in Canada) Consumer Contact: Polaris at […] More »

So close but so far away. Dear ATVC: Original problem: Been sitting up for a while, says Check Engine and Hot immediately after turning the key (engine tries to but fails to turn over). Figured I might get a OBDII code reader to check the diagnostic codes. Replaced fuel injector already, probably going to replace […] More »

VIN check time. Polaris Recall Summary Name of Product: Model Years 2021-2023 Sportsman 450 and 570 All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) Hazard: An improperly assembled wiring harness can contact the brake line and/or vehicle frame during use which can result in a loss of the use of the front brakes and/or fire, posing fire and crash hazards. […] More »