CPSC

Four-wheel drive All Terrain Vehicles (2002 Model Year) Recalled for Fire Hazard

Side-facing image of ATV
Side-facing image of ATV
Off-center image of ATV - Front wheel-facing
Off-center image of ATV - Front wheel-facing
Rear-facing image of ATV
Rear-facing image of ATV

Hazard

The hose barbs that are used for the fuel fittings on the bottom of the fuel tank may have been overly tightened and possibly the wrong sealer was used during assembly. This can cause the threaded joint to fail and the sealer to not adhere to the joint itself. Fuel can drip from the tank, posing a fire hazard. In addition, there was a casting flaw in the aluminum housing on the front suspension. This could cause the front wheel to come loose from the connection point, causing the rider to lose control of the vehicle.

What You Should Do

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately and contact their local Manco Products, Inc. dealer to schedule a free repair or to receive a full refund. Owners of these ATVs have been directly notified about this recall.

Consumer Contact

For more information, consumers should call (800) 293-0795 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's web site at www.mancopowersports.com

Products

Four-wheel drive All Terrain Vehicles (2002 Model Year)

Injuries & Incidents

Sold At

True Value Hardware, Ace Hardware and some outdoor power equipment dealers sold these ATVs, from March 2002 through July 2002, for between $2, 999 and $3,299.