The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·04506·Announced 2003-10-21

Koyker Raptor Utility Vehicles Recalled for Steering Gear Defect

Koyker Manufacturing is recalling 350 Raptor 1000M utility vehicles because a brass gear in the steering sector can break, causing loss of steering control.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where loss of steering control has occurred, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Koyker Manufacturing Company of Lennox, S.D., is recalling approximately 350 Raptor 1000M off-road utility vehicles. The recall involves two-wheel drive vehicles with two seats and a back bed, where "Raptor" is printed in black under the gas cap. Only vehicles with transaxles manufactured between April 12, 2001, and July 31, 2003, are included in this recall.

The vehicles are being recalled because a brass gear in the steering sector can break, which can cause consumers to lose steering capabilities. There have been 34 reported incidents of consumers losing steering control, but no injuries have been reported.

The vehicles were sold at utility vehicle dealerships nationwide from June 2001 through August 2003 for about $6,600. Consumers should stop using the vehicles and return them to the dealership where purchased for a free replacement steering sector. Consumers may also contact Koyker toll-free at (800) 456-1107 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

The recalled product

Product
Raptor Utility Vehicles
Manufacturer
Koyker Manufacturing Company, of Lennox, S.D.
Category
Consumer Product — Utility Vehicles
Hazard
Affected units
350

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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