Polaris Recalls 2006 Hawkeye ATVs Due to Front Bearing Carrier Failure
Polaris is recalling about 9,400 Model Year 2006 Hawkeye 2x4 and 4x4 ATVs because the front bearing carrier can fail, potentially causing loss of control and crashes.
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 structural defect that can cause loss of control and crashes, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
Polaris Industries Inc. is recalling approximately 9,400 Model Year 2006 Hawkeye 2x4 and Hawkeye 4x4 All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs). The recall covers specific units produced prior to January 30, 2006, which were sold at Polaris dealers nationwide from August 2005 through April 2007 for between $3,900 and $4,700.
The recall is due to a defect in the front bearing carrier, which may have insufficient material thickness in the area where the lower a-arm and ball joint are attached. This failure can result in a loss of control, leading to a crash and potential serious injury to the operator. Polaris has received 32 reports of bearing carrier failure incidents, including three crashes. No injuries have been reported.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting registered consumers directly. To verify if an ATV is included in the recall, consumers can contact a Polaris dealer or Polaris directly. The serial number (VIN) identification decal is located under the right-hand front fender and stamped on the lower portion of the frame, behind the left front wheel.
The recalled product
- Product
- Polaris Model Year 2006 Hawkeye 2x4 and Hawkeye 4x4 ATVs
- Affected units
- 9,400
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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