CPSC recall · Reported September 7, 2023
ARGO Recalls ARGO Xplorer All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Incorrectly installed check valves and vent hoses can lead to fuel overflow, posing a fire hazard.
The CPSC recalled This recall involves ARGO Xplorer XR 500 and XRT 500 ATVs in model years 2020 through 202….
ARGO Recalls ARGO Xplorer All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert) was recalled and listed by the CPSC in September 7, 2023. Reason: Incorrectly installed check valves and vent hoses can lead to fuel overflow, posing a fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ARGO Xplorer ATVs. ARGO is contactin…. Verify recall #23790 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-Incorrectly installed check valves and vent hoses can lead to fuel overflow, posing a fire hazard..
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- September 7, 2023
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #23790 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 ARGO Xplorer XR 500 and XRT 500 ATVs in model years 2020 through 2021 and XR 570, and XRT 570 ATVs in model years 2021 through 2023. The vehicles were sold in green, red, white, black, blue and graphite colors. Consumers can identify their ATV by looking at the VIN plate, which is located in the right-front wheel well on the frame of the vehicle. Consumers can identify the year of their ATV with the following code: the 10th character in the VIN will be L for model year 2020, M for model year 2021, N for model year 2022, and P for model year 2023. The model name and package is located on the side decals of the ATV. Model Name Model Year XPLORER XR 500 2020, 2021 XPLORER XR 500 LE 2020, 2021 XPLORER XR 570 2021, 2022 XPLORER XR 570 LE 2021, 2022 XPLORER XRT 500 2020, 2021 XPLORER XRT 570 2021, 2022, 2023 XPLORER XRT 570 LE 2022, 2023
Reason for recall
Incorrectly installed check valves and vent hoses can lead to fuel overflow, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ARGO Xplorer ATVs. ARGO is contacting all known purchasers directly with instructions to contact an authorized ARGO ATV dealer for a free inspection and repair of the fuel system. The dealer will perform an inspection of the vent system, re-route and extend the vent hose, and install a fuel neck insert.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 23790 |
| Date reported | September 7, 2023 |
| Date initiated | September 7, 2023 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 500 (In addition, about 1,670 in Canada) |
| 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 ARGO Xplorer ATVs. ARGO is contacting all known purchasers directly with ins…
- Check the recall number (23790) 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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