Where do I begin? Dear ATVC: I have a Honda Foreman 500 4×4 with a problem turning tight while in 4×4 and only in one direction. Otherwise turning fine. Please help. When it comes to a machine’s steering suddenly behaving differently than we’re used to, the absolute best place to begin your investigation is always […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | June 28, 2020
Don’t chance it. Dear ATVC: So recently I purchased a 2010 Yamaha Raptor 250 for very cheap knowing it had problems. The previous owner said it had a tick when running. Upon further inspection I found a hole on the top of my cylinder head that looks like it was JD Welded. Do I have […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | April 12, 2020
Check your VIN. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced that Textron Specialized Vehicles is recalling about 20,000 gas-powered E-Z-GO, Cushman and Tracker off-road vehicles. The starter generator wire can be improperly secured, allowing it to come into contact with the vehicle’s exhaust, posing a fire hazard. The number of units affected is 20,573. This […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | February 18, 2020
Pro XDs getting the recall. Polaris has issued a recall on model year 2019 Polaris PRO XD Utility Vehicles. The rear brake line can become punctured, causing the rear brakes to fail, posing a collision and crash hazard to the rider. An estimated 760 units have been affected. Full details are listed below. This recall […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | February 10, 2020
This is what you want to check. Dear ATVC: I have a low hour 2WD Rancher ES that won’t shift, the indicator shows 1st gear although it seems to be in neutral because you can roll it. I checked all of the fuses and the battery is new with good connections. I tried the Emergency […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | November 17, 2019
Over 20,000 units affected. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced that John Deere is recalling 19,730 Gator XUV835 utility vehicles. In addition, about 840 were sold in Canada. The plastic sheathing on the throttle cable can melt due to improper routing, causing the throttle to stick. This could result in the operator not being […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | September 9, 2019
Well this is a first. We’ve heard recalls issued for a lot of things around here but this one’s a first. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced that Yamaha is recalling about 1,500 model-year 2019 Grizzly ATVs and Wolverine X2 side-by-sides due to an incorrect owner’s manual. Purchasers were given a defective owner’s manual […] More »
By: Jason Giacchino | July 2, 2019
