All terrain vehicle - Sportsman
| Alert Number | 1600/09 |
| Brand | Polaris |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | United Kingdom |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Model Number | <a href="http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/images/rapex/2009-w48/2009-w48_16-vin_numbers.pdf">See all models and VIN-numbers attached</a> <img src="http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/images/pdf.gif"/> |
| Published | 11 December 2009 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of injuries because an oversized ball joint stem mounting hole, and/or improperly tightened steering knuckle pinch bolts, could cause a reduction in the clamp force required to retain the ball joint stem in the steering knuckle. Reduced clamp force may not adequately retain the ball joint stem in all conditions, which can result in unwanted movement between the ball joint stem and the steering knuckle. This movement can lead to accelerated wear between the ball joint mounting stem and the steering knuckle, leading to loss of control.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market and corrective actions taken by the manufacturer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Four-wheel all terrain vehicle (ATV).<a href="http://eceuropaeu/consumers/images/rapex/2009-w48/2009-w48_16-allpdf">see additional attached</a> <img src="http://eceuropaeu/consumers/images/pdfgif"/>