The CPSC has announced a Polaris Outlaw recall—about 11,300 Polaris Outlaws, certain model year 2006-2008. According to Polaris Industries Inc. of Minnesota, a retention bolt can come loose causing the rear wheels to lock up, which poses a risk of serious injury to the rider.
Polaris has received 11 reports of loss of control, including one rider who suffered a strained leg muscle.

The Polaris Outlaw recall involves select 2006-2008 Polaris “Outlaw” ATVs with Independent Rear Suspension (IRS). The affected models are:

2006 OUTLAW 500 “IRS”
2007 OUTLAW 500 “IRS”
2007 OUTLAW 525 “IRS”
2008 OUTLAW 525 “IRS”

The model name is printed on decals located on either side of the fuel tank.

The recalled Polaris Outlaw ATVs were sold at Polaris dealers nationwide from January 2006 through January 2008 for between $6,900 and $7,400. Read about other ATV recalls.

Posted March 2008.

Labels: ATV recalls, Polaris