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U.S. CPSC January 27, 2010	Yamaha Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Loss of Steering Control A bolt in the right front A arm can loosen in the suspension/steering system, resulting in the sudden loss of steering control. This poses a risk of injury or death to riders.
U.S. CPSC April 29, 2010	Yamaha Recalls ATVs Due to Crash Hazard The steering column support assembly can crack and cause the rider to lose steering control, posing a risk of injury or death to riders.
U.S. CPSC March 25, 2008	Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A. Recalls Rhino Side-by-Side Vehicles Due to Risk of Brake Failure A brake caliper could have been made incorrectly, resulting in brake fluid leaking. This can cause a loss of braking and control of the vehicle, posing a serious safety risk to the driver and passenger.
U.S. CPSC July 1, 2009	Polaris Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Loss of Control Hazard Bolts on the rear suspension can break causing the rail tip to become dislodged and interfere with the snowmobile's track. This can cause the track to lock up and the rider to lose control of the snowmobile, posing a risk of injury.
U.S. CPSC January 2, 2008	ATVs Recalled By KYMCO Due to Suspension Failure; Riders Can Lose Control of Vehicle The pivot bolts holding the rear suspension onto the frame can become loose, causing the rear swing arm to detach from the chassis posing a risk of injury or death to the operator.
U.S. CPSC January 16, 2008	John Deere Tractors Recalled Due to Collision Hazard The forward drive pedal can get stuck, posing a risk of loss of control and injury to the operator and bystanders.
U.S. CPSC July 28, 2005	American Suzuki Motor Corp. Recall of ATVs A significant impact to the front wheel of the ATV while the steering is fully turned to either side can result in suspension damage, wear, and an eventual loss of steering control that could result in injury or death.
U.S. CPSC November 13, 2008	Off-Road Motorcycles Recalled by American Honda Motor Due to Risk of Swing Arm Weld Failure The weld on the right side of the swing arm can fail, causing the rider to lose control and crash. This could pose a risk of injury or death to riders.
U.S. CPSC September 19, 2006	Arctic Cat Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Loss of Steering Control Hazard The steering shaft used on certain 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006 Arctic Cat snowmobiles can fail at the steering shaft/steering arm attachment. This could cause a loss of steering control of the vehicle, and result in injury or death.
U.S. CPSC April 13, 2005	Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A. Recall Reminder for Off-Road Motorcycles and ATVs In September 2004, Yamaha announced a voluntary recall of PW80 and TTR90 Off-Road Motorcycles and Grizzly 125 ATVs. The rear brake shoe material could separate due to improper adhesive curing, adversely affecting rear braking performance.
U.S. CPSC January 18, 2011	Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to a Loss of Control Hazard The front lower suspension arm can crack during use which could lead to loss of control, posing a risk of severe injury or death.
U.S. CPSC October 7, 2003	Kawasaki Recall of ATVs The lower front suspension arm can separate from the steering assembly, resulting in a loss of steering control and posing a serious risk of injury to the rider.
U.S. CPSC December 16, 2008	Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard The mounting hardware securing the fuel pump can allow fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC April 13, 2005	Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. Recall Reminder for ATVs In February 2004, Yamaha announced a voluntary recall of Raptor YFM660R ATVs. Vibration from the engine and driveline during long periods of high rpm usage could cause the rear master cylinder reservoir to agitate resulting in brake fluid aeration and adversely affecting rear brake performance.
U.S. CPSC May 30, 2007	Polaris Recalls Select Hawkeye Model ATVs for Steering Post Failure 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.
U.S. CPSC December 22, 2009	Polaris Industries Recalls Certain ATVs Due to Crash Hazard The front suspension ball joint stem can separate from the steering knuckle and cause the rider to lose steering control, posing a risk of injury or death to riders.
U.S. CPSC May 8, 2008	American Honda Motor Co. Recalls ATVs Due to Loss of Steering Control The electric power steering shaft of the recalled ATVs could break unexpectedly, resulting in the rider's losing steering control. This poses a risk of injury or death to riders.
U.S. CPSC April 25, 2006	Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Posing Fire and Burn Hazard The recalled snowmobiles' fuel tank could crack and leak, allowing fuel or fuel vapors to escape, posing a fire and burn hazard.
U.S. CPSC April 28, 2010	BRP Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Laceration Hazard from Projectiles The drive pulley bolts on the snowmobiles can break due to oil contamination during the assembly process. This can cause debris to come off the vehicle and act as projectiles, posing a laceration hazard to riders or bystanders.
U.S. CPSC February 23, 2010	Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard Fuel can leak from the fuel pump at the fuel tank mounting screws, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC June 1, 2010	BRP Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard Friction between the fuel hose and the electronic control unit can cause the fuel hose to wear and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC November 6, 2007	Polaris Industries Inc. Recalls Certain Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard The fuel tank filler neck can crack and separate allowing fuel or fuel vapors to leak from the fuel tank. This poses a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC September 16, 2004	Arctic Cat Inc. Recall of Certain 2004 Snowmobiles The red plastic skis used on certain 2004 Firecat and Sabercat snowmobiles could crack or break as a result of off-season exposure to ultraviolet sunlight. Ski failure could lead to loss of control that could result in severe injury or death.
U.S. CPSC December 12, 2003	Arctic Cat Inc. Recall of Snowmobiles The red plastic skis used on these 2003 model year snowmobiles could be damaged by UV light exposure. If UV damage has occurred, the ski may crack or break during use. If this occurs, it could lead to a loss of control that could result in severe injury or death.
U.S. CPSC October 19, 2006	Kawasaki Motors Corp., USA Recalls ATV for Loss of Steering Control Hazard The nuts securing the tie-rod ends to the steering shaft may loosen during operation, causing the operator to lose steering control and crash.
U.S. CPSC August 25, 2009	Pella Recalls Casement Windows Due to Impact Hazard The hinge can break, causing the window sash to fall out, posing a risk of injury to persons beneath the window.
U.S. CPSC December 19, 2007	Bombardier Recreational Products Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash Hazard A defect in the carburetor can prevent the throttle from freely returning to the idle position. This can result in an unexpected loss of control leading to a collision and cause serious injuries or death.
U.S. CPSC April 26, 2007	Polaris Industries Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Loss of Control Hazard Separation of joints due to inadequate welding can result in stiffer steering or a failed shock mount, causing the rider to lose control of the snowmobile and crash.
U.S. CPSC January 11, 2006	Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. Recall of Utility Vehicles The steering knuckle can twist or break from wheel forces transmitted to the steering system during operation. This can cause a loss of steering control and possible collapse of the front suspension, posing a risk of incident or injury to the operator or passenger.
U.S. CPSC September 27, 2010	Sunrise Medical Recalls Quickie(R) Shark Bikes Due to Footrest Failure The custom footrests can break, posing a risk of injury to the rider.
U.S. CPSC November 2, 2004	Quality Bicycle Products Recall of Bicycle Forks The steering tube on the bicycle fork can crack or break, causing a sudden loss of steering control and causing a fall hazard to bicyclists.
U.S. CPSC November 2, 2005	Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A. Recall of ATVs The protective boots covering the steering system's tie-rod ends (universal joints) on the recalled ATVs could be pinched during installation or adjustment, cutting a hole in the rubber. If this occurs, grease could escape, and contaminants such as sand or mud could get into the assembly through the hole, causing accelerated wear. This could result in abnormal steering free play. If the ATV continues to be operated without repair, the ball and socket portion of the tie-rod end could wear to the point that they separate, resulting in loss of steering control, which could cause a vehicle crash with injury or death.
U.S. CPSC February 10, 2009	ATVs Recalled By KTM North America Due to Brake Failure The rear brake caliper support can crack and the front brake operation can experience a loss of pressure, posing a risk of the rider losing braking and steering control and suffering injuries or death.
U.S. CPSC May 13, 2009	Engine Block and Battery Heaters Used on Polaris Snowmobiles Recalled Due to Shock Hazard The insulation of the electrical cord for the engine and battery heaters can fail during cold temperatures, posing an electric shock hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC January 3, 2007	Nitrous Oxide Systems Recalls Snowmobile and ATV NOS Kit Bottles that Can Forcefully Burst An incorrect burst disc, a component of the NOS bottle valve, may have been installed in the recalled NOS Kits. If the bottle is overfilled and overheated, it could forcefully burst, posing an impact injury hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC June 17, 2008	BRP U.S. Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard Friction between the fuel hose and the cylinder head cover can cause the hose to pierce. This can cause fuel to leak out, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC October 31, 2007	Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash and Fire Hazards The snowmobiles' fuel tanks can crack allowing liquid fuel and fuel vapor to leak, posing a fire and burn hazard. In addition, a problem with the throttle cable can lead to loss of speed control, posing a crash hazard.
U.S. CPSC May 12, 2005	Bush Hog, LLC Recall of Utility Vehicles The front suspension A-frame can break or separate from the front wheel and cause a loss of steering ability resulting in serious injury or death.
U.S. CPSC October 28, 2009	Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard Oil can leak into the engine compartment, posing a fire hazard to consumers. In addition, the fuel tank can come into contact with the engine posing a possibility of wearing through and fuel leakage.
U.S. CPSC November 29, 2005	Yamaha Corporation of America Recall of Synthesizers Unit could emit loud "white noise" when turned off and turned on again under high temperature conditions, which could possibly damage a consumer's hearing.
U.S. CPSC May 20, 2005	Carter Brothers Manufacturing Co. Inc. Recall of Fun-Kart Go-Karts The wheel could separate from the go-kart, posing a roll-over hazard.
U.S. CPSC February 9, 2005	Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Recall of Snowmobiles Inappropriate clutch ring gear installed on some units. This may cause ring gear fragmentation at high speeds and debris could act as projectiles. A projectile could cause serious injury or death.
U.S. CPSC September 27, 2006	Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. Recalls MULE Utility Vehicles Improperly manufactured steering knuckles could break while the vehicle is in operation, causing a loss of steering control.
U.S. CPSC July 11, 2008	Polaris Industries Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Risk of Injury to Riders Cracks could form in the starter ring-gear and cause the ring-gear to fracture into several pieces. The broken pieces could be propelled out of the chassis of the machine at high speed causing serious injury or death to the rider and/or bystanders.
U.S. CPSC August 3, 2006	The Toro Company Expands Recall of Snowthrowers Posing Fire Hazard The plastic fuel tank can crack and leak gasoline, posing a risk of fire and injury.
U.S. CPSC January 5, 2006	Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Recall of 2006 Snowmobiles The steering columns on these snowmobiles could have a missing weld, which could allow a steering component to become loose. This could lead to a loss of control or possible collision causing serious injury or even death.
U.S. CPSC July 28, 2005	Polaris Industries Recall of 900 Fusion, 900 RMK, and 900 Switchback Snowmobiles There are three separate issues involved in this safety recall: Front Suspension Spindle... Fuel Tank Chaffing... Gasket...
U.S. CPSC November 8, 2007	Yamaha Recalls AC Power Adaptors Due to Electric Shock Hazard The housing of the power adaptor can separate, posing an electric shock hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC July 6, 2004	Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Recall of Ratchet Winch Kits, Sold as Accessory for Snowmobiles When the ratchet winch, or hook, is under tension, it can detach and be projected, posing a risk of serious injury or death to user or bystander.
U.S. CPSC September 21, 2004	Gruga U.S.A. Recall to Repair Office Chairs Sold At Staples Stores The legs on the base of the chair can break, posing a risk of injury to the user.