CPSC recall · Reported October 21, 2003
CPSC, Koyker Manufacturing Announce Recall of Utility Vehicles
Brass gear in the steering sector can break, causing consumers to lose steering capabilities.
Koyker Manufacturing Company, of Lennox, S.d. recalled This recall involves Raptor 1000M off-road utility vehicles. The two-wheel drive vehicles….
CPSC, Koyker Manufacturing Announce Recall of Utility Vehicles was recalled by Koyker Manufacturing Company, of Lennox, S.d. in October 21, 2003. Reason: Brass gear in the steering sector can break, causing consumers to lose steering capabilities.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the vehicles and return them to the dealership where purchase…. Verify recall #04506 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Koyker Manufacturing Company, of Lennox, S.d. issued this CPSC recall-Brass gear in the steering sector can break, causing consumers to lose steering capabilities..
- None
- agency class
- 350 units
- affected scope
- October 21, 2003
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #04506 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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Product description
This recall involves Raptor 1000M off-road utility vehicles. The two-wheel drive vehicles have two seats and a back bed. "Raptor" is printed in black under the vehicles gas cap. Only two wheel drive vehicles with transaxle manufactured between April 12, 2001 and July 31, 2003 are included in this recall.
Reason for recall
Brass gear in the steering sector can break, causing consumers to lose steering capabilities.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the vehicles and return them to the dealership where purchased for a free replacement steering sector.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 04506 |
| Date reported | October 21, 2003 |
| Date initiated | October 21, 2003 |
| Recalling firm | Koyker Manufacturing Company, of Lennox, S.d. |
| Affected scope | 350 |
| 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
Consumers should stop using the vehicles and return them to the dealership where purchased for a free replacement steering sector.
- Check the recall number (04506) 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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