CFMOTO Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard

The fuel hose can crack and fuel can leak from the vehicle, posing a fire hazard.

Recall #: 18233
Affected scope: About 5,300

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Zhejiang Cfmoto Power Co. Ltd., of China recalled This recall involves 2016-2018 CFORCE 400, 2017-2018 CFORCE 500S and 2017-2018 CFORCE 500….

CFMOTO Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Zhejiang Cfmoto Power Co. Ltd., of China in September 26, 2018. Reason: The fuel hose can crack and fuel can leak from the vehicle, posing a fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact a CFMOTO dealer to …. Verify recall #18233 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Zhejiang Cfmoto Power Co. Ltd., of China issued this CPSC recall-The fuel hose can crack and fuel can leak from the vehicle, posing a fire hazard..

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agency class: September 26, 2018
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #18233 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.

Product description

This recall involves 2016-2018 CFORCE 400, 2017-2018 CFORCE 500S and 2017-2018 CFORCE 500HO ATVs with 400cc to 500cc, 4-cycle engines. The "CFMOTO" logo is located on the front and rear grille, and a "CFORCE" decal is on each side of the fuel tank. CFMOTO CFORCE vehicles were sold in orange, blue, red and gray. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is located under the seat on the top of the right side, top frame rail.

Reason for recall

The fuel hose can crack and fuel can leak from the vehicle, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact a CFMOTO dealer to schedule a free repair. CFMOTO is contacting all registered owners directly.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	18233
Date reported	September 26, 2018
Date initiated	September 26, 2018
Recalling firm	Zhejiang Cfmoto Power Co. Ltd., of China
Affected scope	About 5,300
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 immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact a CFMOTO dealer to schedule a free repair. CFMOTO is contac…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The fuel hose can crack and fuel can leak from the vehicle, posing a fire hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact a CFMOTO dealer to schedule a free repair. CFMOTO is contacting all registered owners directly.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 26, 2018. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 18233.

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.

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