Check your VIN. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced that John Deere is recalling about 4,700 Gator utility vehicles due to a crash hazard. It is the Gator models XUV590 and XUV590 S4 that are being recalled. The powertrain hardware can apparently come loose, causing the throttle to stick. This could result in the […] More »

Check your VIN. Polaris has announced a recall of 2018 RZR XP Turbo S recreational off-highway vehicles due to potential injury hazards. It was found that, in the event of a high-speed rollover, the vehicle’s rollover protection structure (ROPS) can fracture, providing inadequate protection during a rollover. This recall involves model year 2018 RZR XP […] More »

Recall announced. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced that BRP is recalling about 13,300 2018 Can-Am Outlander and Renegade ATVs. Fuel can spray from the fuel tank when opening the gas cap, posing a fuel leak and fire hazard. This recall involves model year 2018 Can-Am Outlander and Renegade ATVs sold in a variety […] More »

All of 16, 17 and some of 2018. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced that American Honda is recalling about 65,000 Pioneer 1000 side-by-side vehicles due to a fire and burn hazard. The muffler can overheat, causing the plastic heat shield to melt or catch fire, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. […] More »

Latest Ranger XP woes. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced that Polaris has recalled about 10,900 Ranger XP side-by-sides. The center seat belt bracket can separate from the frame, posing an injury hazard to the riders. This recall involves model year 2016 and 2017 Polaris Ranger XP recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs) sold in a […] More »

Old issues resolved. New recall emerges. Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) announced a $27.25 million settlement with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) that resolves two late-reporting claims back in 2016. Additionally, Polaris, in partnership with the CPSC, initiated a recall on select RZR XP/XP 4 1000 models (see below). Polaris had previously accrued for […] More »

Massive recall issued due to crash hazard. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on December 21, 2017, that John Deere has issued a recall of 68,300 Crossover Gator UTVs due to a crash hazard. The steering shaft can separate from the steering rack assembly and result in a loss of vehicle steering control, posing […] More »