Gates Recalls ATV and UTV Clutches Due to Laceration and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)
ATV and UTV clutches
Date of Recall
2016-11-15CPSC Release Number
17-712Manufactured In
CanadaUnits
About 500Importer
Gates Corp., of Denver, Colo.Sold By
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.Problem/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.Injuries/Incidents
The firm has received three reports of the clutch breaking during operation of an ATV, including one report of a laceration to the rider.Description
This recall involves two models of the G-Force CVT clutches that are aftermarket metallic, cylinder-shaped replacement clutch assemblies for use in all-terrain-vehicles and utility task vehicles. The part number, "G-FORCE" and the Gates logo are printed on the round top of the clutch. The UPC, part number and internal product number are printed on the packaging.
Part No. |
UPC |
Internal Product No. |
CVTPRM001 |
770075699415 |
76920001 |
CVTPRM002 |
770075701316 |
76920005 |
Remedy
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.Consumer Contact
Gates at 800-766-9504 from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] or online at www.gates.com for more information.Recall Comments
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