CPSC Recall in 2001: CPSC, Polaris Industries Inc. Announce Recall of ATVs

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 02-044

Date: November 20, 2001

Product Name: 2000, 2001 and 2002 Polaris "Xpedition 425" All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C.- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 12,000 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs).The recalled ATVs are the 2000, 2001 and 2002 model year "Xpedition 425" with 5-speed manual transmissions. The ATVs are either red or a tan metallic, and have "Xpedition 425" and "Polaris" written on both sides of the bodywork. On the left-hand side of the ATV on the clutch cover, near the footrest, appear the words "5-Speed". 

Hazard Description:

Screws in the ATV's manual transmission can loosen, causing the rear wheels to lock. This can cause the driver to lose control of the ATV and crash, possibly resulting in injury or death.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 12,000

Incidents:

CPSC and Polaris Industries have received reports of seven incidents. Three resulted in injuries when the transmissions failed on the ATVs. The injuries included multiple broken bones, internal injuries, abrasions and bruises.

Sold At:

Polaris dealers sold these ATVs nationwide from February 1999 through October 2001 for about $6,300.

Manufactured In: