CFMOTO Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard

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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Sep 26, 2018, 14:11 ET

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/CFMOTO-Recalls-AllTerrain-Vehicles-Due-to-Fire-Hazard

Recall Summary

Name of Product: CFORCE all-terrain off-highway vehicles (ATVs)

Hazard: The fuel hose can crack and fuel can leak from the vehicle, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy: Repair

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact a CFMOTO dealer to schedule a free repair. CFMOTO is contacting all registered owners directly.

Consumer Contact:

CFMOTO toll-free at 888-823-6686 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] or online at www.cfmotousa.com and click on Customer Care and then Vehicle Safety for more information.

Recall Details

Units: About 5,300

Description:

This recall involves 2016-2018 CFORCE 400, 2017-2018 CFORCE 500S and 2017-2018 CFORCE 500HO ATVs with 400cc to 500cc, 4-cycle engines. The "CFMOTO" logo is located on the front and rear grille, and a "CFORCE" decal is on each side of the fuel tank. CFMOTO CFORCE vehicles were sold in orange, blue, red and gray. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is located under the seat on the top of the right side, top frame rail.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Sold At: CFMOTO dealers nationwide from November 2015 through July 2018 for between $4,200 and $6,000.

Importer: CFMOTO Powersports Inc., of Plymouth, Minn.

Manufacturer: Zhejiang CFMOTO Power Co. Ltd., of China

Manufactured in: China

This recall was conducted, voluntarily by the company, under CPSC's Fast Track Recall process. Fast Track recalls are initiated by firms, who commit to work with CPSC to quickly announce the recall and remedy to protect consumers.

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