Check your VINs. Polaris Recall Summary Name of Product: Model Year 2023 RANGER XP 1000 NorthStar and XP 1000 NorthStar Crew Off-Road Vehicles Hazard: An improperly installed center brake line can cause the rear brake circuit to remain pressurized during operation, resulting in overheated brakes and reduced braking performance, posing fire and crash hazards. Remedy: […] More »

Draining faster than a leaky dam. Dear ATVC: I’ve got a 2004 Polaris Sportsman 500. Brand new battery. It drains it dead in about 15 minutes even not running. Just sitting there with the key off. Only thing installed on it is a winch and I have the wires to that unhooked. I haven’t done […] More »

Recall affects several brands. Recall Summary Name of Product: Polaris Off-Road Vehicles, Bobcat and Gravely Utility Vehicles, Fuel Pump Kits and Fuel Tank Assemblies Hazard: A fuel leak can occur at the fuel pump outlet connector on the fuel tank near a hot surface, posing a fire hazard. Remedy: Repair Recall Date: August 10, 2023 […] More »

It’s all about those descents. Dear ATVC: Hi, I’m researching oil for my quad and some recommend oils for quads with and without ADC. I’d like to know what ADC is and if my quad may have it. It’s a 2007 Polaris Sportsman 700 EFI with a 2008 800 EFI engine. Thanks. ADC stands for […] More »

Here’s what to do. Dear ATVC: Recent (new-to-me) ATV owner/rider. I have a 2003 Bombardier 650 4×4 Quest and recently my speedo just decided to stop working. The odometer doesn’t tick up either but that makes sense considering it thinks I’m going 0mph all the time. I found some links online that mentioned there was […] More »

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 »