CPSC recall · Reported April 15, 2003
CPSC, Polaris Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Polaris Xpedition 325, Trail Boss 325, and Magnum 325 ATVs
The ATVs may have loose or leaking oil cooler line clamps, that can release hot pressurized oil. This may lead to thermal burns, to engine failure due to oil pressure loss and, in…
Polaris Industries Inc., of Minneapolis, Minn. recalled These products are 4-wheeled vehicles intended for use in off-road areas..
CPSC, Polaris Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Polaris Xpedition 325, Trail Boss 325, a… was recalled by Polaris Industries Inc., of Minneapolis, Minn. in April 15, 2003. Reason: The ATVs may have loose or leaking oil cooler line clamps, that can release hot pressurized oil. This may lea…. Remedy: If consumers have not had this work already performed, they should stop using these vehic…. Verify recall #03536 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Polaris Industries Inc., of Minneapolis, Minn. issued this CPSC recall-The ATVs may have loose or leaking oil cooler line clamps, that can release hot pressurized oil. This may lea….
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- agency class
- April 15, 2003
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #03536 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Where this recall sits in its category - 7,783 vehicles recalls on record
Product description
These products are 4-wheeled vehicles intended for use in off-road areas.
Reason for recall
The ATVs may have loose or leaking oil cooler line clamps, that can release hot pressurized oil. This may lead to thermal burns, to engine failure due to oil pressure loss and, in rare circumstances, could cause a vehicle fire.
Remedy, what to do
If consumers have not had this work already performed, they should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact their local Polaris dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 03536 |
| Date reported | April 15, 2003 |
| Date initiated | April 15, 2003 |
| Recalling firm | Polaris Industries Inc., of Minneapolis, Minn. |
| Affected scope | About 56,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
If consumers have not had this work already performed, they should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact their local …
- Check the recall number (03536) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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