CPSC, Bombardier Recreational Products Inc., and Deere & Company Announce Recall of ATVs

The 2003, 2004, and 2005 year models of "Traxter," "Traxter MAX," and "Quest" Bombardier ATVs are involved in this recall. In addition, the 2005 year models of "Buck" and "Trail Buck" John Deere ATVs are involved in the recall. These 4-wheel ATVs are red, green, yellow, or black in color. Recalled models are listed in these tables: BOMBARDIER model year BOMBARDIER model names BOMBARDIER model numbers 2003 Traxter MAX 712, 7751, 7758 2004 Traxter & Traxter MAX Quest & Quest MAX 7762, 7763, 7764, 7766, 7767, 7768, 7769, 7772, 7774, 7776, 7777, 7778, 7784, 7792, 7793, 7796, 7903, 7909, 7911, 7912, 7913, 7914, 7916, 7917, 7919, 7920, 7921, 7922, 7923, 7924, 7925, 7927, 7940, 7944, 7950, 7952, 7953, 7955, 7957, 7959, 7962, 7976, 7977, 8117, 8128, 8129, 8132, 8133, 8134, 8135, 8140 2005 Traxter 5SP Traxter 5SP MAX Traxter CVT Traxter CVT MAX 1A5A, 1A5B, 1A5D, 1B5A, 1B5B, 1C5B, 1D5A, 1D5C, 1E5A, 1E5B, 1E5E, 1F5A, 1G5A, 1H5A, 1J5A, 1K5A, 1L5A, 1L5B, 1M5A, 1N5A, 1M5B, 1P5A, 1P5B, 1R5A, 1R5D, 1S5A, 1S5D, 1T5A, 1U5A JOHN DEERE model year JOHN DEERE model names JOHN DEERE model numbers 2005 Buck M0FGTA501001 through M0FGTA5021235 Buck EX M0FFTA5010001 through M0FFTA5020929 Buck EXT M0FGTD502001 through M0FGTD5021163 Trail Buck 500 M0GFVC5010001 through M0GFVC5020650 Trail Buck 650 M0GGVD5010001 through M0GGVD5020775 Trail Buck 650 EX M0GGVC501001 through M0GGVC5020775 Trail Buck 650 EXT M0GKTA501001 through M0GKTA5020975 Buck 500 Auto M0GKVC501001 through M0GKVC5021080. Recalled by Bombardier Recreational Products Inc., of Valcourt, Quebec, Canada. Units affected: About 23,000.

Front brake hose can be pulled out of its retaining brackets on either side of the ATV by foreign objects. This can cause the brake hose to wear by rubbing on the inner wheel or shock absorber spring seat, ultimately causing a brake fluid leak, resulting in a complete loss of front braking capacity. This can lead to an increase in the braking distance and possible collision with bystanders, fixed objects, or other vehicles, causing serious injury or death.

Free repair. Call a Bombardier or John Deere dealer to make an appointment to have your ATV repaired free of charge. Stop using your ATV until this repair is performed. All known owners of recalled ATVs have been notified.

This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 22, 2004. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 04584.