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

Reported: September 22, 2004 Initiated: September 22, 2004 #04584 About 23,000 units

Bombardier Recreational Products Inc., of Valcourt, Quebec, Canada issued this CPSC recall on September 22, 2004. Classified as Moderate severity. Approximately About 23,000 units are affected. The recall was issued because: Front brake hose can be pulled out of its retaining brackets on either side of the ATV by foreign objects. This can cau…. This recall notice is sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Below you will find the complete product description, hazard information, remedy instructions, and related recalls from the same manufacturer or product category.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #04584) was formally reported on September 22, 2004. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Bombardier Recreational Products Inc., of Valcourt, Quebec, Canada is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records indicate About 23,000 units are affected.

The documented reason for this recall is: 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 ca… Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: 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 A… — consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

To put this record in context, PlainRecalls indexes 83,949 recalls across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA and USDA FSIS going back to 1995. Within the same product category, the database holds 6 closely related recalls, of which 1 were also issued by CPSC. That clustering is a signal — repeated actions in a narrow category often indicate a systemic quality-control issue, a supplier-wide contamination, or a design defect that has propagated across product lines. This recall is roughly 22 years old; older recalls can remain relevant because many units enter resale, rental, and secondary-market channels where the original warning never reaches the end user. Always cross-check the recall number against the official agency page before relying on any summary.

Recall Distribution by Severity Class

Severity1Class I (Critical)Class II (Moderate)Class III (Low)
Recall Distribution by Severity Class

Severity

Moderate

Units Affected

About 23,000

Related Recalls

6

1 from same agency

Product Description

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

Reason for Recall

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.

Remedy

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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 04584
Date reported September 22, 2004
Date initiated September 22, 2004
Recalling firm Bombardier Recreational Products Inc., of Valcourt, Quebec, Canada
Units affected About 23,000
Distribution Not disclosed

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Scale of Impact

About 23,000 units affected — limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units)
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) ✓ This recall
Large-scale (100K – 1M units)
Massive (≥1M units)

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission filings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.
Why was this product recalled?
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.
What should consumers do?
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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 22, 2004. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 04584.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (04584) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

Recall Context

Product recalls are issued when a manufacturer, distributor, or federal agency determines that a product poses a safety risk to consumers. This recall is classified as moderate severity, indicating the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences. Across PlainRecalls, we track 83,000+ recalls from FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA to help consumers stay informed and act quickly when safety issues arise.

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Data Sources

Data as of 2025. Source: FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS federal recall databases.

  • Source: FDA — Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Enforcement API (food, drug, and medical device recalls)
  • Source: CPSC — Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls API (consumer product recalls and hazards)
  • Source: NHTSA — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Recalls API (vehicle safety recalls)
  • Source: USDA FSIS — Food Safety and Inspection Service (meat, poultry, and egg product recalls)

Recall information is sourced from official federal agency databases. Always verify recall details with the issuing agency for the most current status. This information is for research and awareness purposes only.

All federal data sources used on this page

Source: Federal recall agencies (FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS) Aggregated multi-agency recall feeds · 2024 Recall data normalized across federal agency feeds; severity classifications follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS).