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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 October 16, 2007	Yamaha Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Risk of Injury and Death from Steering Problem Snow and ice stuck around the steering idler arm can cause a loss of steering ability, posing a risk of injury and death to drivers and passengers.
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 June 26, 2008	ATVs Recalled By KYMCO Due to Loss of Speed Control A manufacturing defect in the carburetor can cause the throttle to stick open, posing a risk of serious injury or death to the rider.
U.S. CPSC January 9, 2008	ATVs Recalled By American Honda Motor Co. Due to Loss of Speed Control Water can enter the throttle position sensor and freeze, causing permanent damage if the rider forces the throttle lever. This could cause the throttle to stick open, posing a risk of injury or death to riders.
U.S. CPSC June 26, 2008	ATVs Recalled By Kawasaki Due to Loss of Speed Control The throttle can fail to return to the idle position when released or could fail to be at idle on start-up. This could result in loss of vehicle control, posing a risk of serious injury or death to the rider.
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 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 14, 2008	Polaris Industries Expands Recall of ATVs Due to Fire Hazard The ATVs can have defective Electronic Control Modules (ECM) that overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to riders.
U.S. CPSC December 7, 2004	American Suzuki Motor Corporation Recall of 2004 & 2005 Eiger(TM) and Vinson(R) ATVs Recalled ATVs were assembled with an incorrectly sized mounting bolt under the fuel tank. This could result in fuel leakage presenting a fire safety hazard and risk of injury or death.
U.S. CPSC July 24, 2002	ATVs Recalled by Yamaha Motor Corp. U.S.A. A mounting-bracket weld on the rear hub can come loose, resulting in rear brake failure and possible injury to operators.
U.S. CPSC July 17, 2008	All-Terrain Vehicles Recalled By American Honda Motor Co. Due to Risk of Loss of Control Hazard If the ATV's rubber CV (constant velocity) boots get punctured or torn the joint will become contaminated and severe binding of the CV joints could occur, resulting in the sudden loss of steering control. This poses a risk of injury or death to riders.
U.S. CPSC May 3, 2007	Stateside Powersports Recalls to Repair 90cc Youth Model ATVs The ATVs lack adequate tire labeling, tire pressure gauge, adequate stop engine switch and other safety requirements which could result in injury to consumers.
U.S. CPSC September 14, 2004	Polaris Industries Recall of ATVs The front brake lines can crack and leak brake fluid, possibly resulting in loss of braking capability. This could result in severe injury or death.
U.S. CPSC May 13, 2009	Fushin USA Recalls Youth Model ATVs Due to Risk of Injury to Young Riders These ATVs lack front brakes, a tire pressure gauge, and padding to cover the sharp edges on the handlebar assembly, which could pose a risk of injury to young riders.
U.S. CPSC August 3, 2007	Club Car Inc. Recalls Golf Cars and Other Vehicles; Mechanical Failure Can Result in Loss of Steering Control The steering gear assembly can fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of steering control, which poses a risk of injury to the driver and passenger.
U.S. CPSC December 8, 2005	Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles Tie rod separation caused by either wear or severe impact can occur during operation, causing the front wheel to separate from the steering control. Separation of the tie rod can cause the rider to lose control of the ATV, resulting in a serious injury or death to the rider.
U.S. CPSC June 20, 2007	ATVs Recalled by Polaris Industries Inc. Due to Fire Hazard The recalled ATVs may have a loose fuel valve within the fuel tank, which could cause a fuel leak and pose a fire hazard to riders.
U.S. CPSC August 20, 2002	Arctic Cat Inc. Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles The ball joints on the front suspension of these ATVs can fail, resulting in a loss of control. This can cause the ATV to overturn, posing a risk of serious injury or death to riders.
U.S. CPSC March 4, 2008	Polaris Industries Inc. Recalls ATVs Due to Risk of Injury to Riders A retention bolt can come loose causing the rear wheels to lock up, which poses a risk of serious injury to the rider.
U.S. CPSC October 21, 2004	Polaris Industries Recall of RANGER 4x4 Utility Vehicles The lower steering shaft assembly may have a missing or misplaced weld that connects the steering wheel to the steering gear box assembly. If a weld is missing or misplaced, the lower steering shaft assembly could fail, causing the operator to lose control of the vehicle.
U.S. CPSC March 9, 2006	American Suzuki Motor Corp. Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles for Fire Hazard Certain 2005 Eiger model year ATVs were assembled with an improperly manufactured plastic fuel tank. The thin portion of these tanks could develop a fuel leak, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC December 14, 2005	American Honda Motor Corp. Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles A safety defect could exist in the transmission that could allow the rider to downshift from 1st gear into reverse without operating the reverse assist (lockout) lever. Unintended engagement of reverse gear while moving forward could lock the rear wheels and cause the rider to lose control.
U.S. CPSC September 8, 2009	Bandsaws Recalled by Grizzly Industrial Due to Shock Hazard Some of the recalled bandsaws do not have a grounding wire installed, which poses an electric shock hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC November 17, 2005	American Suzuki Motor Corp. Recall of 2005 King Quad All-Terrain Vehicles Use of an improper tie rod adjustment procedure during assembly could lead to separation of the tie rod end housing from the attachment shaft. This could cause the rider to lose control of the ATV and result in injury or death.
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 March 14, 2005	Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. Recall of Kawasaki Prairie(TM) 700 ATVs The age recommendation warning label is missing. Children under 16 years old riding these adult-size ATVs can suffer serious injury or death.
U.S. CPSC January 23, 2007	Arctic Cat Recalls Model Year 2007 90cc Youth Model ATVs On the recalled ATVs, the handlebar base mounting bolts, tie-rod ends and tie-rod adjustment locking nuts may not have been tightened to the proper torque during the production process. This condition could result in loss of vehicle control which could result in injury or death.
U.S. CPSC February 28, 2005	Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. USA Recall of ATVs On some units, the nut which secures the front upper suspension arm pivot bolt could come loose during vehicle use. Continued use of the vehicle could allow the nut to come off, and the upper suspension A-arm pivot bolt to back partially out. This would result in a loss of steering control, and possibly cause the rider to crash and suffer injury or death.
U.S. CPSC October 21, 2003	Koyker Manufacturing Recall of Utility Vehicles A brass gear in the steering sector can break, causing consumers to lose steering capabilities.
U.S. CPSC January 31, 2007	American Honda Motor Corp. Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles for Crash Hazard The front suspension arm ball joints could have been contaminated during production, resulting in rapid wear of one or more of the ball joints and possible ball joint separation. If the ball joint separation occurs while riding, the operator could lose control of the ATV.
U.S. CPSC April 29, 2005	American Suzuki Motor Corp. Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles The fuel petcock inserts were made with incorrect material that does not correctly bond the fuel tank and petcock insert, which could allow fuel leakage. If this occurs, a fire hazard with the possibility of injury and property damage could result.
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 July 3, 2006	Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles for Fire Hazard The operator could ride with their foot engaging the rear brake without noticing. This can cause the rear brake to overheat and possibly ignite, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
U.S. CPSC April 11, 2006	Yamaha Corp. of America Recalls Bench Sold with Digital Piano Due to Collapse Hazard On some benches, one or more bench bolts do not meet tensile strength specifications, which can result in collapse of the bench while in use, posing a risk of injury. The recall does not involve the pianos with which the benches were sold.
U.S. CPSC November 20, 2001	Polaris Industries Inc. Recall ATVs Screws in the ATV's manual transmission can loosen, causing the rear wheels to lock. This can cause the driver to lose control of the ATV and crash, possibly resulting in injury or death.
U.S. CPSC November 12, 2003	Polaris Industries Inc. Announce Recall of ATVs Damage to the fuel tank grommet can cause a fuel leak, posing a serious fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC November 21, 2007	Baja Motorsports Recalls To Repair Youth ATVs Due To Lack of Equipment; Poses Risk of Injury To Riders These ATVs lack a tire pressure gauge and flag pole mounting bracket, which could pose a risk of injury to riders.
U.S. CPSC May 26, 2006	Yamaha In-Ceiling and In-Wall Speakers Recalled After Reports of Units Falling On some speakers, the mounting clamps can break, causing the speaker to fall and possibly hit consumers.
U.S. CPSC July 17, 2008	SunL Group Inc. Recalls Youth ATVs Due To Safety Defects The youth ATV lacks front brakes, a manual fuel shut-off, and padding to cover the sharp edges on the handlebar assembly. The defects could lead to young drivers losing control of the ATVs, which poses the risk of serious injuries or death.
U.S. CPSC September 6, 2007	Ohalee Inc. Recalls Youth All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Mechanical Hazards; Vehicles Could Put Young Riders At Risk of Injury These youth ATVs lack front brakes and a tire pressure gauge, the date of manufacture is not printed on side of the tires, and the front suspension is solid and does not allow for travel.
U.S. CPSC March 31, 2009	Yamaha Motor Corp. Offers Free Repair For 450, 660, and 700 Model Rhino Vehicles: CPSC advises consumers not to use the off-road vehicles until repaired The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Yamaha Motor Corp. U.S.A., is announcing a free repair program to address safety issues with all Rhino 450, 660, and 700 model off-highway recreational vehicles.
U.S. CPSC January 13, 2005	Polaris to Pay $950,000 Penalty for Failing to Report Hazards with ATVs Polaris manufactured and sold 13,600 Scrambler, Sport and Xplorer 400 model ATVs. The throttles on these ATVs can stick and prevent the machines from slowing down or stopping, leading to loss of control and crashes.