The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·17712·Announced 2016-11-15

Gates Recalls ATV and UTV Clutches Due to Laceration and Injury Hazards

Gates is recalling about 500 aftermarket G-Force CVT clutches for ATVs and UTVs because they can break during operation, posing laceration and impact injury hazards.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle component defect (clutch breaking) with reported injuries, including a laceration, which meets the criteria for a Severe rating under the rubric for significant injury reports.

Plain-English summary

Gates Canada Inc. is recalling about 500 units of two models of G-Force CVT clutches. These are aftermarket, metallic, cylinder-shaped replacement clutch assemblies used in all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and utility task vehicles (UTVs). The recalled clutches are identified by the part number, "G-FORCE" text, and Gates logo printed on the round top, with specific UPC and internal product numbers listed on the packaging.

The recall is being issued because the clutch can break during vehicle operation, causing fragmentation and the forceful ejection of parts. This poses laceration or impact injury hazards to the operator. Gates has received three reports of the clutch breaking during ATV operation, including one report of a laceration to the rider.

The clutches were sold by 3P Off Road, Carolina Custom ATV, Sawgie Bottom Outdoor Powersports, and Tuner Solutions from March 2016 through September 2016 for between $900 and $1,000. Consumers should immediately stop using vehicles with the recalled clutches and contact Gates for instructions on receiving a full refund, an additional $300 for disassembly and reinstallation costs, and a free G-Force Belt upon return of the clutches.

The recalled product

Product
ATV and UTV clutches
Manufacturer
Gates Canada Inc., of Canada
Category
Consumer Product — Vehicle Parts
Hazard
Affected units
500

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

UPCs (2)

  • 770075699415
  • 770075701316

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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