CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 17712
ATV and UTV clutches
Published November 15, 2016 · Recall initiated: November 15, 2016
What's the hazard
The clutch can break during operation of the vehicle and cause fragmentation and forcefully eject parts, posing laceration or impact injury hazards to the operator.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using vehicles with the recalled clutches and contact Gates for instructions on receiving a full refund plus an additional $300 to cover disassembly and reinstallation costs upon return of the recalled clutches to Gates. In addition, Gates will also ship a G-Force Belt at no cost to consumers who return the recalled clutches to Gates. The firm is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Recall details
- Brand
- Gates Canada Inc., of Canada
- Manufacturer
- Gates Canada Inc., of Canada
- Distributor
- 3P Off Road of Tomball, Texas; Carolina Custom ATV of Apex, N. C.; Sawgie Bottom Outdoor Powersports of Leesville, La.; and Tuner Solutions of Deville, La., from March 2016 through September 2016 for between $900 and $1,000.
- UPC
- 770075699415
- Country
- US